When your kids are grown and ready to leave the house, you may worry about their time management skills. Whether they're heading into the workforce or going off to college, stay on top of your children's schedules by creating a calendar that you both can access. By taking the initial time to fill out important dates and times, you'll be able to keep track of your grown kids' schedules even if you don't live nearby.
Step 1
Set up an account for a shareable calendar schedule. Google Calendar is easy to navigate and can be shared with anyone authorized, as can Famundo Calendar and Doodle Calendar. Sign up under your name and then create an account for your child. Or have her set up the account.
Step 2
Call your child and ask him to sign into the shared calendar. Have him look over his current schedule. If he's away at college, he should have a timetable made up with classes and events. Ask him to enter them all into the calendar. As he makes changes to the calendar, refresh your page so you can see the changes made. Make sure that he adds the exact times for each item, as the calendar can send him daily reminders of important appointments.
Step 3
Add your own important dates to the calendar when your child is through. You'll want to include family get-togethers, birthdays and important days to remember. Save the changes made to the calendar.
Step 4
Set reminders by choosing the date and setting an alarm or email to be sent when each appointment is an hour away. You can also set reminders that give your child 24 hours to plan and prepare for any important appointments on her schedule.
Step 5
Save the calendar and make sure that your child has the login information on hand. Take care that you don't nag him when using the calendar. This should be a way for him to keep track of work, school and appointments, not a way for you to keep tabs on what he's doing. Allow him his freedom and gently remind him to use his schedule when necessary.
