🧠 Your Marketing Report Is Broken
But you knew that already.
So is the lunch plan. The calendar. The backpack that still has a granola bar from last May.
Back-to-school season always sneaks up—but this time, I tried something different.
I let AI run point.
1. From Panic to Prep List
I started with this prompt:
“Create a back-to-school checklist for 2 elementary kids and one middle schooler.”
AI delivered:
School supply lists by grade
Backpack + lunchbox cleaning reminder
Important dates to block off
Outfit and snack planning for the first week
A subtle nudge to start adjusting bedtime now (bless it)
Suddenly, I wasn’t reacting—I was ready.
2. Lunches on Autopilot
I’m not anti-ham sandwich. But five in a row? Brutal.
So I asked:
“Make a weekly school lunch planner with easy prep.”
The result:
A rotating 5-day plan
A smart grocery list
Ideas for snack bins the kids could grab from
One “try something new” recipe (mini veggie quesadillas FTW)
No more 8:12 AM fridge panic.
3. The Week Got a Whole Lot Smoother
Once I had lunches and supplies down, I went for the big win:
“Create a family calendar for back-to-school week with work, kid routines, and downtime.”
AI built:
Morning blocks (including “where are your shoes?” buffer)
After-school decompression time
Simple evening checklists
Friday night family reward idea: movie + pizza = harmony
I tweaked it in Reclaim, shared it with the family, and actually enjoyed the first week back.
🧰 Tools to Try
S’moresUp – Chores, schedules, rewards… this app is the command center
ChatGPT – Build meal plans, checklists, and daily routines instantly
Goblin Tools – Great for breaking tasks down into steps (especially for neurodiverse families)
✅ Try This Prompt
“Build a back-to-school plan for 3 kids: ages 6, 8, and 12. Include a shopping list, calendar suggestions, and one tip to make mornings easier.”
You’ll feel like you hired a parent assistant.
(You didn’t. You’re just finally delegating.)
🎯 Bottom Line
The school year doesn’t have to start in a whirlwind of lost forms and forgotten lunches.
Let AI take the logistics. You handle the hugs.
👉 School’s back. But chaos doesn’t have to be.
Send this to a parent who’s already halfway to burnout.
Or just try it yourself—and breathe easier by Monday.