Why is a family calendar important?
It keeps everyone on the same page
Having a family calendar helps your loved ones see your schedules for the week and the events for the day. This helps with proper coordination within the family because everyone is up to speed on what everyone's day looks like and can plan accordingly. You can also reduce the number of times you have to miss an important event because your day is packed.
It helps you spend more time together
When you use a shared family calendar, chances are you will be making plans along with your family. This encourages the kids to plan the activities they wish to do as a family. Because your family is actively involved in making these plans together, they're more likely to be excited and show up for the planned activities. Not to mention, because every event is already on everyone's calendar, the chances of missing an event is low.
It's a huge relief from anxiety
It's easy to lose track of who's picking the kids from soccer practice or when that dentist appointment is. In our busy daily schedules, events like these tend to get lost. But updating these events in your shared family calendar can solve this anxiety for you. Everyone in the family can see who's doing what and when the appointment is. You'll be notified of the event beforehand so you can tackle the day without missing a beat.
It's a chance to offer a helping hand
Another benefit of having a shared family calendar is the chance to help each other. After planning your day on the calendar, you see one of your family members having a lot on their plate, so you can offer to take some load off them. A shared family calendar also fosters a culture of open communication between family members where one can freely ask for help from others if one is overwhelmed with a lot of commitments.
How does Zoho Calendar app help you as a family calendar?
- Syncs across different services
- Get reminded of your priorities
- Your events on all your devices
- Subscribe to holiday calendars
- A group calendar for your family
- Share your personal calendar
- Set recurring events
Syncs across different services
It doesn't matter if your events are spread across different calendar applications. Zoho Calendar talks with other calendars and can pull events from them. This ensures that all of your events from other calendar apps are updated on Zoho Calendar, making it easier for your family to see your priorities for the day. With this feature, the chances of you double booking your day falls significantly.
Get reminded of your priorities
While having a shared family calendar, it's important to take accountability so that none of the events are missed. Zoho Calendar will send alerts when the event approaches so that no one in your family misses anything on the calendar. This can save you from forgetting your kid's piano recital or a dentist appointment.
Your events on all your devices
Want to check what your family is up to while you're on your daily commute? Don't worry, Zoho Calendar, which comes bundled with Zillum, has you covered. With mobile apps, you can always stay in the know no matter where you are. If you're on the road and want to add an event to your calendar, you can quickly pull out your phone and get it done easily.
Subscribe to holiday calendars
You can also subscribe to holiday calendars so you're notified of upcoming holidays beforehand. This will give you time to come up with new ways to celebrate the holidays with your family. You'll also find this feature very welcoming if you're the kind of person who likes to plan family trips proactively for the holiday season.
A group calendar for your family
In a family, everyone will have their own set of priorities and events. This is why having a calendar group for your family can be a life saver. You can create different groups for your family, such as "work," "personal," and "family time." Different groups can be color-coded to distinguish them better. This will give you a perspective into what your family members are doing, and reduce the number of late and missed appointments.
Share your personal calendar
There are times when we agree to meet up with a friend at the same time your spouse has planned to have a movie night. This is sure to cause frustration within your family. To avoid double booking yourself like this, it's wise to share your personal calendar with your family and loved ones. This can act as a window into the events of your life for your family. They can check what days and times aren't booked on your calendar. and plan accordingly.
Set recurring events
Always stay on the good side of your landlord by paying your rent on time. Set recurring events on your family calendar for events that repeat every month--like paying rent, electricity bills, the weekly grocery run, and more. You can also assign people to each chore so that everyone is informed of who's to pay for what and to make sure that everything is organized.
Wrapping up
If you're having a hard time staying on top of everything that's going on with your family, then the family calendar can be the best solution. It can help you organize your next outing with your family, a birthday party you've planned for your kid, or important appointments. You can have everything in your shared calendar.
Zillum comes bundled with a lot of useful products and Calendar is one of them. It also has mobile app support so that you can always stay on top of all your events and schedules no matter where you are. Download the mobile app here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do we need a family calendar?
A family calendar is a canvas that stores all of the events for your entire family. This ensures that everyone stays in sync with one another, distributes responsibilities, and fosters better organization within a family.
Is having a family calendar secure?
It's in the DNA of Zillum to keep user data secure. So any events that you add to your family calendar with Zillum can only be seen by you and the people you share it with. The calendar that comes with Zillum will never share your data to third-party services to drive targeted advertisements.
Can a family calendar be shared?
The great thing about having a family calendar is the ability to share it with your family. Your family can then add events and plan their day on one single calendar. This can be seen by everyone in the family, which promotes a sense of togetherness.
Is there a family calendar app?
Zillum offers mobile app support so that you get access to all of the goodies it has to offer on your mobile device. This means that you can always stay in the know, even on the go, and never miss another important event.
Is a family calendar included in the Zillum bundle?
Zillum comes bundled with a suite of useful tools, and Calendar is included. Calendar can help you get organized and make sure you stay on top of your appointments and events.