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October isn't just about cozy sweaters and apple picking. It's a full-blown family management apocalypse. But before you lose your mind (or your kids), let's break it down: The October Parent Obstacle Course: • School's getting real (hello, projects and parent-teacher showdowns) • Extracurriculars on steroids • Halloween hysteria • Seasonal sniffles • Holiday planning panic Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone. But here's the kicker - it doesn't have to be this way. 5 Sanity-Saving Hacks for October Survival: 1. Embrace the power of NO. You don't need to volunteer for every school event. Your kids don't need to join every club. Prioritize ruthlessly. 2. Family calendar central. Get everyone on the same page (literally). Use Maple Fast to create a shared digital hub for all activities and deadlines. 3. Batch like a boss. Meal prep Sundays, homework power hours, costume creation nights. Group similar tasks to save time and mental energy. 4. Delegate and automate. Your kids are capable of more than you think. Assign age-appropriate tasks and use tech (hello, Maple Fast) to automate reminders and checklists. 5. Schedule downtime. Yes, actually put "do nothing" on your calendar. Your family's mental health will thank you. Remember, the goal isn't to do it all - it's to do what matters most for your crew. How are you tackling the October madness? Drop your best survival tips below. 👇

GP Bullhound put out their consumer subscription trends for 2024 and this one really stuck out to me: "Introducing the newest C-Suite position – Chief Household Officer. The Chief Household Officer (CHO) role has gained prominence as CSS apps have evolved from entertainment platforms like Netflix and Spotify into comprehensive tools for managing daily life, including finances and activities, with CHOs relying heavily on various subscription apps." Parents are finally investing in software to empower them, and Maple is the Swiss army knife that working parents need. https://lnkd.in/gPKA-jn4

A recent HuffPost article revealed that most Disney World visitors make critical planning mistakes, leading to wasted time and money. ⏰💸 Key Trends in Family Vacation Planning:  • 🎢 Increasing complexity of theme park systems  • 💰 Rising costs putting pressure on families to maximize experiences  • 🧳 Growing demand for personalized, hassle-free travel At Maple, we’re seeing a shift towards AI-assisted family planning. Our Maple Fast feature is at the forefront, helping families:  • 🍽️ Book dining 60 days in advance (when reservations open)  • ⏱️ Navigate ride wait times in real-time  • 🗺️ Create custom itineraries based on family preferences The big question: Is AI the key to stress-free family vacations? #FamilyTravel #AIPlanning #TravelTech

Hot take: Dads wearing babies shouldn't be newsworthy in 2024. 🔥 The Guardian just published a letter about a guy who wore his kid in a sling... in 1996. Seriously? We're celebrating this nearly 30 years later? Here's the real story: Household inequality is still rampant Most families are drowning in uncoordinated schedules Great dad role models are unicorns It's time we raised the bar. Being an engaged father shouldn't be exceptional – it should be the norm. At Maple, we're not just building an app. We're on a mission to revolutionize family dynamics. Our tools empower BOTH parents to step up, stay organized, and crush this parenting thing together. Let's make "dad wore a baby" headlines as outdated as VHS tapes. Who's with us? #ParentingRevolution #FamilyTech #EqualParenting

Your family deserves your best, not what's left. The harsh reality: • We're racing against the clock • Exhausted when we get home • Nothing left in the tank • Trying to be kind on empty The result? Our loved ones get our worst version. The solution isn't another productivity hack. It's intentionality. Adopt a shared family calendar. Seriously. Why it works: Aligns expectations Reduces last-minute chaos Creates space for quality time Helps prioritize what matters Remember: The people who'll miss you when you're gone shouldn't get the leftovers of your day. Make the change. Your family will thank you.

Tag a parent who could use these tips and comment “hazard” for more on @growmaple  which is what we’ve been using 🚬 #mapleapp #familycalendar #surgeongeneral #parentingishard #parentingtips

Working parents, we see you. Balancing work, family, and everything in between isn’t easy— at times it’s damn near impossible. So we built 3 features to help make life a little easier on you: 1️⃣ Powerful Shared Family Calendar – We built the most robust, customizable, and flexible family calendar available so working parents can plan on the go and sync your whole family’s schedule in one place. 
2️⃣ Maple Folders – A true household hub to store all your important documents, tasks and information in one easy-to-access spot for you and your entire village. 
3️⃣ Free Meal Planning Suite – Plan meals, store all your recipes, track grocery lists, and simplify dinner time, so it’s one less thing to worry about. At Maple, we’re building the tools to help working parents keep it together 🫶 #NationalWorkingParentsDay

Understanding the mental load? @drmorgancutlip is a must add! Give her a follow and for our game-changing family calendar that partners are more likely to participate in, DM us the word "easy" and we'll send you a link to download along with a code to try our premium features! #householdequality #parentingtips #parentingadvice #parenting #mentalloadofmotherhood #mentalload

Thanks @realzachthinkshare for these easy ways to enable equal parenting Comment "easy" and we'll send you a link to Maple to help manage it all.  And if you're not following @realzachthinkshare he's got all sorts of perspectives on how to be a better partner! #equalparenting #householdequality #parenthood #relationshipadvice #howtobeabetterpartner

Welcome back to #FounderFriday where we share thoughts directly from @michaelperry You'll have an opportunity to start a dialogue about the Maple product, parenting, household equity, or anything else that can help your family flow.  Feel free to ask your burning questions in our comments and to try our game-changing family calendar DM us the word "easy" for a download link and promo code for our plus version!  #householdequality #householdequity #mentalloadofmotherhood #parenting #genderequality