Share Your Calendar with a Connected Family

Stay Connected and Organized Across Your Extended Family

Coordinating schedules with grandparents, cousins, or other trusted families can be challenging. With S’moresUp, you can share your calendar with connected families through the Family Circle feature. This makes it easier to plan events, coordinate responsibilities, and keep everyone in the loop, ensuring no one misses an important moment.

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Why Share Your Calendar with Connected Families?

1. Improved Coordination:

   • Share key events like birthdays, family reunions, or school performances with extended family.

2. Streamlined Planning:

   • Eliminate back-and-forth communication by giving connected families access to the shared calendar.

3. Strengthen Bonds:

   • Keeping everyone informed fosters stronger relationships and a sense of inclusion.

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How to Share Your Calendar in S’moresUp

1. Navigate to Family Circle:

   • Open the app and go to the Family Circle Tab.

2. Invite Connected Families:

   • If they aren’t already part of your circle, invite family members by email or QR code.

3. Access Calendar Settings:

   • Open the Settings Menu and select Planner Settings.

4. Enable Calendar Sharing:

   • Toggle on the Share Calendar with Connected Families option.

5. Set Permissions:

   • Choose what events to share—specific categories, all events, or select entries—and decide whether connected families can edit or only view the calendar.

6. Save and Notify:

   • Save the settings, and your connected families will receive a notification granting them access to your shared calendar.

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Examples of Shared Calendar Events

1. Family Gatherings:

   • “Annual BBQ at the park on Saturday, July 15.”

2. Kids’ Activities:

   • “Liam’s soccer match on Friday at 5 PM.”

3. Shared Responsibilities:

   • “Grandma’s turn to pick up the kids from school this Thursday.”

4. Special Occasions:

   • “Emma’s birthday party on Sunday at 3 PM.”

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Benefits of Calendar Sharing

1. Eliminates Miscommunication:

   • Everyone has access to the same schedule, reducing the risk of missed events or double bookings.

2. Encourages Collaboration:

   • Family members can plan their involvement and offer help with shared responsibilities.

3. Saves Time:

   • Skip the back-and-forth messages and keep everyone informed in real time.

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Tips for Effective Calendar Sharing

1. Set Clear Permissions:

   • Restrict editing rights to avoid accidental changes while allowing full visibility.

2. Use Categories:

   • Label events (e.g., Family Gatherings, Kids’ Activities) to make the calendar easier to navigate.

3. Update Regularly:

   • Keep the calendar current to ensure everyone stays informed.

4. Communicate Major Changes:

   • Use the Family Campfire to announce updates to the shared calendar.

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Strengthen Your Family Network

The shared calendar feature in S’moresUp helps your extended family stay connected and organized, no matter how busy life gets. With just a few taps, you can create a seamless, collaborative schedule that keeps everyone on the same page.

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Start Sharing Today!

Log in to S’moresUp, enable calendar sharing, and bring your connected families closer together. Make scheduling easier and more meaningful for everyone involved.