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The Back-to-School Reset

A selection of books for the busy back-to-school season. From establishing new routines and easy meal prep, to parenting advice and learning to embrace the chaos. This list is here to help support your family through this period of change.

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23 items

  • The Kids Are in Bed

    Finding Time for Yourself in the Chaos of Parenting

    Bertsche, Rachel
    Book, 2020[New York] : Plume, 2020. — 646.78 B551k
  • Live Your Best Life

    219 Science-based Reasons to Rethink Your Daily Routine

    Farrimond, Stuart
    Unknown, 2020New York : DK Publishing, 2020.
  • Organizing for the Rest of Us

    100 Realistic Strategies to Keep Any House Under Control

    White, Dana K.
    Book, 2022Nashville, Tenn. : Thomas Nelson, 2022. — 648.8 W582o
  • Dinnertime SOS

    100 Sanity-saving Meals Parents and Kids of All Ages Will Actually Want to Eat

    Palanjian, Amy
    Book, 2023New York : Rodale, 2023. — 641.5083 P154d
  • Clean in 15

    Create a Clean & Happy Home in Minutes

    Carrington, Iwan
    Book, 2026London, Eng. : Dorling Kindersley, c2026. — 648.5 C318c
  • Home Sweet Organized Home

    Declutter & Organize Your Busy Family

    Litman, Jessica
    Book, 2022New York : Rock Point, an imprint of the Quarto Group, 2022. — 648 L776h
  • Parental Control

    a Guide to Raising Balanced Kids in the Digital Era

    Jordan, Titania
    Book, 2025Hoboken, N.J. : Jossey-Bass, a Wiley Brand, 2025. — 302.231083 J82p
  • Making Home Your Happy Place

    a Real-life Guide to Decluttering Without the Overwhelm

    Wells, Katy
    Book, 2026Nashville, Tenn. : W. Publishing, 2026. — 648.019 W454m
  • Great Family Days in

    Over 75 Ideas for Rainy Days, School Holidays and Everything in Between

    Balkind, Claire
    Book, 2020London : Bluebird, 2020. — 790.191 B186g
  • The Dinner Plan

    Simple Weeknight Recipes and Strategies for Every Schedule

    Brennan, Kathy
    Book, 2017New York : Abrams, 2017. — 641.555 B838d
  • Help in a Hurry

    Simple Tips for Finding Peace When You're Overwhelmed, Anxious, or Stressed

    Leaf, Caroline, 1963-
    Book, 2025Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Books, 2025. — 155.9042 L434h
  • Tidying Up

    100 Ways to Infuse Order and Joy Into Every Area of Your Home

    Fuqua, Ea
    Book, 2025[S. l. ] : Harper Celebrate, an imprint of HarperCollins Focus LLC, c2025. — 648 F982t
  • The Instant Kitchen Meal Prep Cookbook

    Plan and Cook Ahead for Fast, Family-friendly Meals Using Your Pressure Cooker and Air Fryer

    Morante, Coco
    Book, 2025New York, NY : Harvest, an imprint of William Morrow, [2025] — 641.555 M829i
  • Reset Your Home

    Unpack Your Emotions and Your Clutter, Step by Step

    Spellman, Lesley
    Book, 2025London, England : Green Tree, 2025. — 648.019 S743r
  • Happier Hour

    How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most

    Holmes, Cassie
    Book, 2022New York : Gallery Books, 2022. — 158.1 H749h
  • How to Keep House While Drowning

    a Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing

    Davis, KC
    Book, 2022New York : Simon Element, 2022. — 648.019 D262h