Managing Extracurricular Activities: Simplify’s Approach to Busy Schedules

Between school pick-ups, after-school clubs, and weekend classes, it’s no wonder parents feel like they’re running a taxi service with no central planner. Whether it’s football on Wednesdays, ballet on Mondays or a last-minute change in pickup time — staying on top of extracurriculars is a job in itself.

Simplify helps busy families manage all of it in one place: WhatsApp. You say it, it stores it, and your calendar stays updated without the usual admin.

From Verbal Reminders to Scheduled Events

Let’s say your child casually mentions they have art club every Tuesday at 3. You’re in the middle of something, and you nod — only to forget about it two hours later.

With Simplify, you simply send a voice note or message:

“Add art club every Tuesday at 3pm.”
Simplify creates a recurring calendar invite and sends it to your inbox. If your partner is added, they’ll receive it too.

No logging into apps. No manual entries. Just say it once.

Stay Ahead of Kits, Snacks and Pickups

Many clubs come with their own checklists — uniforms, gear, snacks, or special timings. Simplify helps you keep track by including these details in the event invite.

“Add swimming every Friday — bring kit.”
“Remind me snack day is every Thursday after drama club.”

These reminders get saved and pulled into your day when you need them, so you’re not scrambling to find a lost leotard or forgetting the packed lunch.

What You Can Manage Through Simplify

• Weekly after-school activities
• Club pick-up and drop-off times
• Equipment or kit requirements
• One-off sessions or cancelled lessons
• Events shared with your co-parent

Whether it’s a one-time performance or a term-long schedule, Simplify keeps it tidy.

Easy Sharing with Your Co-Parent or Caregiver

If you’ve linked another parent or caregiver, they’ll get the same calendar invites for any activity you add.

You can say:

“Add music club at 4 on Mondays — share with Sam too.”
Both of you will have it in your calendars, no extra effort needed. Less “Did you remember ballet today?” and more quiet confidence that it’s all been handled.

One Chat to Rule Them All

Simplify works inside WhatsApp — no new apps or dashboards. You already use it every day, and now it doubles as your family’s activity manager. Everything is kept in a single chat thread with Simplify, so you can refer back, ask for an update, or check what’s coming next.

Final Thought

Managing after-school schedules doesn’t have to mean more juggling. With Simplify, every club, kit, and commitment is tracked through WhatsApp — so you can focus less on remembering and more on being present.

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Simplify your extracurricular chaos, one message at a time.

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