Analyze your day You have to see where you can adjust your time and save it for the children. Brainstrom what you want Set your priorities and see what is important to you. Write it down Write down your schedule on a poster board or whiteboard and read it daily. Follow the schedule for a week Before making adjustments to your schedule, give it a shot to see if it works Tweak the schedule After the first week, take a look at what is working and what isn't.