60/40 · Works for all ages
4-3 Schedule
The 4-3 schedule is a 60/40 split where one parent has the child four days per week and the other has three. It repeats every seven days, which makes it one of the easiest schedules to plan around.
Sample 7-day cycle
Blue = Parent A. Rose = Parent B. This shows one full rotation.
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Parent A
Parent A
Parent A
Parent A
Parent B
Parent B
Parent B
How it works
- 1Parent A has Monday through Thursday every week.
- 2Parent B has Friday through Sunday every week.
- 3The same days repeat every week — no two-week cycle to track.
Pros
- The most predictable schedule — same days every week.
- Non-primary parent always gets the full weekend.
- Only two transitions per week.
Cons
- Not a true 50/50 split — one parent has more time.
- The parent with weekends misses all school-week activities.
Who this schedule works for
- Families where one parent's job is weekday-heavy.
- Kids who benefit from a clear, unchanging weekly rhythm.
- Transitional arrangements moving toward more equal time.
Ages: Works for all ages
Split: 60/40
Cycle: 7 days
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