If your Mondays feel chaotic and your weekdays blur into a flurry of laundry, meals, appointments, and to-dos—you're not alone. Parenting is full of moving parts, and it’s easy to feel like you’re always behind.
That’s why the Sunday Reset has been a game-changer for our family. It’s a simple weekly routine designed to help enter into the next week with more peace, less chaos, and a clear plan. No perfection required—just intention.
Here’s how to create a Sunday Reset routine that works for your family and gives you a stronger sense of control going into each new week.
1. Review the Week Ahead
Start your reset by looking at your family’s calendar. What’s coming up this week—school events, sports practices, appointments, birthdays?
What to do:
- Update the family calendar (digital or paper).
- Go over calendar with your partner, or even older kids, to ensure you are all on the same page.
- Note any prep work needed—like packing lunches or outfits for special days.
This quick check-in helps you anticipate challenges and reduces those “surprise!” moments that throw the whole week off.
2. Prep Meals or Meal Plan
Even if you don’t prep every meal in advance, knowing what’s for dinner makes weeknights so much smoother.
What to do:
- Plan 4–5 meals for the week (leave room for leftovers or takeout).
- Make a grocery list and do a quick fridge/pantry check.
- Chop veggies, prep snacks, or cook 1–2 things in advance if possible.
Bonus tip: Include your kids in planning a “family favorite” night where they can choose their favorite dinner to be made! It makes them more excited about what’s on the menu, and is one less meal that you have to think of.
3. Reset Your Spaces
A tidy home can shift your entire mood. The Sunday Reset doesn’t mean deep cleaning—it means putting things back in place so you start fresh.
Focus on high-impact zones:
- Clear off kitchen counters.
- Reset the entryway or mudroom.
- Do a 15-minute toy pickup in the living room.
- Change out sheets or towels if needed.
Put on music or do our 10- minute family challenge to “reset” each room in 10 minutes or less. Remember- this does not have to be a deep clean, it is all about giving each space a quick refresh.
4. Do a Laundry Sweep
One of the biggest weekday stressors is realizing someone’s favorite outfit is still in the hamper. A Sunday laundry sweep helps prevent the pileup.
Try this:
- Do one load of “catch-up” laundry: socks, uniforms, or next-day essentials.
- Lay out clothes for Monday morning (for both parents and kids!).
- Use baskets to gather laundry from scattered rooms.
You don’t need to do it all—just enough to give your Monday a smoother start.
5. Set Intentions (Not Just To-Do’s)
A reset isn’t just physical—it’s mental. Before your Sunday ends, take 5–10 minutes for yourself to reflect and refocus.
Ideas to try:
- Journal one word that you want to guide your week (calm, patience, focus).
- Write 3 priorities—things that matter most this week.
- List one thing you’re letting go of or not doing.
Intentions help you approach the week with clarity—not just tasks.
6. Involve the Whole Family
This isn’t just a parent project. The Sunday Reset can be a family rhythm where everyone contributes—even in small ways.
How kids can help:
- Pick out outfits for school.
- Choose a snack to pack for the week.
- Reset their play area or bookshelf.
Creating routine together gives kids a sense of stability—and it doesn’t all fall on your shoulders.
Final Thoughts: Calm Is Created, Not Found
The Sunday Reset isn’t about perfection or doing everything on a checklist. It’s about giving yourself—and your family—a softer landing into the week ahead. Create a routine that works for your family!
Even if you only tackle a few steps, the impact can be big. You’ll move into Monday feeling more prepared, more grounded, and more in control. And that’s something every parent deserves.
