10 Ways to “Have a Happy Weekend” (Family Version)

Schedule isn’t a dirty word

While taking to time to plan may seem like the quickest way to ruin your weekend, according to Sarah Allen, Ph.D., it’s the best way to make sure everything gets done without cramming everything in at the last minute on Sunday night. “Sit down with your partner on a Friday evening and break the weekend into six blocks: Saturday morning, afternoon, and evening and then the same for Sunday,” explains Dr. Allen. “Write a list of to-dos and who is going to be responsible for what and then schedule them into the blocks of time.” Creating a block schedule helps couples decide together what needs to get done and how best to use the time they have left to spend with the family.