Make family logistics predictable

Coordinating school terms, clubs, childcare, and trips is challenging—especially as commitments grow. Use My Holiday Planner to map out all key dates and recurring commitments in one place so you can see conflicts early and plan calmly.

Step 1: Set your annual structure

Term dates: Add school terms and holidays as all‑day events so they’re always visible. Public holidays: Import your country’s bank holidays so they’re included in your leave planning. Busy periods: Mark crunch weeks (exams, product launches) to avoid piling on commitments.

Step 2: Add recurring routines

Create weekly events for clubs (swimming, football, music), chores, and childcare handovers. Use colours per person so you can scan quickly. Include locations and travel time in the notes to avoid last‑minute scrambles.

Step 3: Layer in trips and breaks

Add planned weekends away and school breaks early. If dates are tentative, prefix the title with “(Hold)” and use a lighter colour. Revisit monthly to confirm or move holds. This habit creates steady momentum without pressure.

Step 4: Share and collaborate

Share a read‑only view with grandparents or carers; give edit access to adults/older teens. Keep notes concise (pick‑up times, kit reminders) so everyone can help. Use our snapshot feature to send the week-at-a-glance each Sunday.

Templates you can reuse

Term overview (dates + inset days + after‑school clubs)
Weekly chore rota (responsibilities rotate each week)
Trip checklist (packing, tickets, transfers, activities)

Use My Holiday Planner as your Family Planner and for inspiration on trips see Family Holidays.