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Ideas on family organisation.
Practical thinking on shared calendars, family routines and the tech behind Kerfuff.
Shared calendars for blended families
Co-parenting across two households introduces a particular kind of coordination challenge. A shared calendar helps, when it is set up thoughtfully.
3 October 2026
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Six digits: how the wall display pairing works
Turning any screen into a live family calendar display should not require a technical setup. Here is how we made it work with just six digits.
1 October 2026
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Building a family routine that actually holds
Most family routines collapse not because the routine was bad, but because there was no plan for when life interrupted it.
27 September 2026
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Why Google Calendar isn't quite enough for families
Google Calendar is excellent for individuals. When you try to run a household on it, some predictable gaps appear.
23 September 2026
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Getting started with family meal planning
Family meal planning does not have to be a structured project. A few simple habits make a bigger difference than any colour-coded spreadsheet.
19 September 2026
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Five things that keep falling off the family calendar
Most family calendars cover the obvious events. The things that cause chaos are usually the ones nobody thought to add.
15 September 2026
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Screen or whiteboard: which works better in the kitchen?
Families have been sticking calendars to kitchen walls for decades. Here is an honest look at whether a screen does the job better.
11 September 2026
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Stop losing dates in the school newsletter
School newsletters are packed with important dates and designed to be filed and forgotten. Here is how to stop letting them slip through.
7 September 2026
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How to get your family actually using the same calendar
Getting a shared calendar set up is straightforward. Getting everyone to actually use it is where most families quietly give up.
2 September 2026
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