CHILD WEEK PLANNING SHEET

Who this is for
Parents and caregivers who need one calmer place to look at the next few days: school, appointments, transitions, medication, supplies, messages, and support.

How to use this sheet
1. Look only at the next 7 days.
2. Write down the child needs that cannot slip.
3. Mark which adult or system needs a message first.
4. Keep the week simple. Do not turn this into a giant file.

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Week of: ______________________
Child/children: ______________________________________________
Main goal for the week: ______________________________________
What would make the week feel steadier by Friday? __________________________

DO NOT LET THESE SLIP
[ ] School attendance / pickup / drop-off
[ ] Medication / refill / supplies
[ ] Provider appointment / callback
[ ] Childcare / activity logistics
[ ] Transition / handoff planning
[ ] Food / clothing / comfort items
[ ] Sleep / routine / behavior support
[ ] Transportation
Other: ____________________________________________

NEXT THREE THINGS TO HANDLE
1. ________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________

WHO NEEDS A MESSAGE THIS WEEK?
[ ] School
[ ] Childcare
[ ] Medical provider
[ ] Counselor / therapist
[ ] Co-parent / other caregiver
[ ] Family helper / backup adult
Name / contact / reason:
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________

KEY TIMES THIS WEEK
Day / time / what matters:
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
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TRANSITIONS OR CHANGE POINTS
What switch, handoff, appointment, or school change needs extra planning?
___________________________________________________
What should be packed, confirmed, or said ahead of time?
___________________________________________________

CHILD IMPACT NOTES
What is the child showing this week that matters?
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
What seems to help most?
___________________________________________________

SUPPORT CIRCLE THIS WEEK
Who can help if something shifts?
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________

SHORT MESSAGE DRAFT
Use one calm update only if needed:
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
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END-OF-WEEK RESET
What worked?
___________________________________________________
What needs to be simpler next week?
___________________________________________________

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