Hi all, I’m doing a bit of personal research around the mental load of organising things for children and would really appreciate some honest views. This isn’t a pitch or promotion — I’m just trying to understand whether this is a real problem or just something I personally feel.
As children grow, there always seems to be something to plan, buy, remember or research — gifts, clothes, school needs, activities, things you’ll “need later”, etc. I’m curious how others actually manage this day to day.
A few questions if you’re happy to share:
Do you ever feel like you’re constantly re-deciding or re-researching the same things for your children?
How do you currently keep track of ideas, purchases or things you’ll need in future?
What part of buying or planning for your children do you find most frustrating or time-consuming?
Do you find yourself repeatedly asking friends or forums for recommendations (e.g. gifts, age-appropriate things, what’s worth buying)?
Does this feel like a one-off issue (e.g. baby stage), or something that keeps coming back as children get older?
And honestly — if there were one place to keep track of this sort of thing over time, do you think you’d realistically use it, or would it be something you’d forget about?
All perspectives welcome, including “this wouldn’t help me at all”! Thanks in advance — really appreciate any insight.