Parents’ Pūpū Platter An OHA Parenting Project
Parents’ Pūpū Platter Session Three: Time Management— Resources for Prioritizing and Maximizing Quality Time
‘Ōlelo No‘eau He ‘a‘ali‘i ku makani mai au; ‘a‘ohe makani nana e kula‘i. I am a wind resisting ‘a‘ali‘i. No gale can push me over. I can hold my own in the face of difficulties.
Session Objectives Topics covered in this session will help you:... use effective prioritization and scheduling techniques to manage family time.... identify activities and strategies that allow for relationship connections to be made even in the face of tight family schedules.... identify key community resources and activities for family support and entertainment.... apply stress management techniques to cope with mounting work, economic, and family pressures.
Ground Rules: Privacy Respect
Guided Imagery
Responding to Family Demands
What Can You Do? Exercise for relaxation Record your plans Focus on the job Limit interruptions Celebrate success!
Time Management Matrix
Quadrant 1 Urgent Important
Urgent Important Quadrant 2 Important NOT Urgent
Quadrant 1 Urgent Important Quadrant 2 Important NOT Urgent Quadrant 3 Urgent NOT Important
Quadrant 1 Urgent Important Quadrant 2 Important NOT Urgent Quadrant 3 Urgent NOT Important Quadrant 4 NOT Urgent NOT Important
Quadrant 1 Quadrant 2 Quadrant 3 Quadrant 4 Manage these activities Focus on these activities Reduce these activities AVOID these activities
Making Stress “Work for You”
What Can You Do? Organize. Create environments that reduce stress. Use stress as a teacher.. Leave time for the unexpected.. Choose friends carefully.
What Can I Do? Stop and look at yourself. Accept what cannot be changed. Don’t say “yes” to everything.. Make decisions. Maintain a sense of humor.
Using a Family Calendar
How do I use it? Family Events Schedules Invitations Appointments Keep it centrally located!
Personal Reflection
Small Group
What was one of your biggest discoveries so far? Share calendars with each other. Look for opportunities to build relationships and potential stress triggers. Brainstorm strategies together. What was the hardest part about the activity? The easiest? Share other family management strategies that work for your family that weren’t covered today.
Ha‘ilono
Ha‘ilono: Telling the News What were common themes that you discovered within your group?What were common themes that you discovered within your group? Did your group have any “a-ha” moments?Did your group have any “a-ha” moments?
Community Resources
Closing/Evaluation
Parents’ Pūpū Platter Session Three: Time Management— Resources for Prioritizing and Maximizing Quality Time