How to Set Up Back-to-School Routines That Work for Your Family That Won’t Fall Apart by Week Two (By Involving Your Kids from the Start ) #171

Grab Your Free 15-Minute Declutter Kickstart Guide Back-to-school season sounds like a fresh start… but why does it feel like complete chaos? Lunchboxes. Lost shoes. Meltdowns by 8am. You spent time organizing, tidying, setting up systems—but it’s already teetering on the edge. What if it didn’t have to fall apart by week two? What if your routines were actually built for real life—your family, your home, your energy? In this episode, I’m sharing what most people get wrong about back-to-school organization—and what to do instead. This isn’t about Pinterest-perfect routines. It’s about practical, flexible, intentional systems that work even when mornings are messy and your kid refuses to brush their teeth. You’ll learn why involving your kids is the secret to creating routines that stick—and why trying to force a plan they didn’t help shape is setting you up for struggle. This approach is gentle, smart, and built around overcoming overwhelm , not adding to it. If you’ve tried chore charts, laminated schedules, or complicated hacks before—and they’ve all ended up buried under the clutter—this one’s for you. We’re talking about real family routines that support your mental load, lighten the emotional chaos, and give everyone (including you) a calmer start. This is your back-to-school reset . It’s rooted in the KonMari mindset, aligned with what matters most, and designed to support your next season of home organization and clarity. Ready for a smoother September? Let’s get into it. 📌 Mentioned in this episode: – Episode 116: Getting organized so going back to school is a breeze (in 5 easy steps!) – Episode 64: Back to school time! 3 organizational strategies for saving your back to school sanity! – Free 15-Minute Declutter Kickstart Guide Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources: Join my online membership Clutter Free Collective Join my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | Facebook Visit my website www.caroline-thor.com Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer