Our family week: a simple planner

A free worksheet for parents and carers, from the baby days to the teenage years. Use it to see what is coming up, share the organising and leave some room to breathe.

How to use it

Copy the prompts into a notebook or document, or print this page. You do not need to fill every space. Start with the things your household needs to remember. Invite children to contribute in a way that suits their age and communication needs.

With a baby, use this for appointments, visitors and practical help. It is not a timetable for feeds or sleep. With older children, agree together which plans need to be on the shared calendar.

This week

Week beginning: ____________________

One thing we would like to make easier: ____________________

Our plans

Monday
What is happening, and when? ____________________
Who is taking care of it? ____________________
What needs preparing? ____________________

Tuesday
What is happening, and when? ____________________
Who is taking care of it? ____________________
What needs preparing? ____________________

Wednesday
What is happening, and when? ____________________
Who is taking care of it? ____________________
What needs preparing? ____________________

Thursday
What is happening, and when? ____________________
Who is taking care of it? ____________________
What needs preparing? ____________________

Friday
What is happening, and when? ____________________
Who is taking care of it? ____________________
What needs preparing? ____________________

Saturday
What is happening, and when? ____________________
Who is taking care of it? ____________________
What needs preparing? ____________________

Sunday
What is happening, and when? ____________________
Who is taking care of it? ____________________
What needs preparing? ____________________

The jobs behind the plans

Something to book or check: ____________________
Who will do it, and by when? ____________________

Something we need help with: ____________________
Who could we ask? ____________________

Room for ordinary life

Something we can leave for another week: ____________________
Something we would enjoy together: ____________________

A quick look back

What helped? ____________________
What will we change next week? ____________________

A changed plan is not a failed week. Cross things out, swap responsibilities and use only the parts that help your family.