Reset Races – Family Clean-Up Games That Work

Welcome back to the Slay At Home Podcast—where real-life moms get real-life strategies for homemaking with heart, humor, and a whole lot of grace.

If getting your kids to help clean the house feels like a constant battle, this episode is your new best friend. We’re turning family cleaning routines into fun and functional games, with easy ideas that work for Type B moms, overwhelmed parents, and families who crave gentle structure (but can’t stand rigid schedules).

In today’s episode, we dive into playful, effective clean-up games for kids and families that will help you transform messes into moments of joy. Whether you're a stay-at-home mom managing toddler chaos or a working parent juggling it all, these simple strategies will help your home feel lighter—without nagging or micromanaging.

✨ Inside this episode:

Why chores feel overwhelming (especially for neurodivergent moms and busy families)

The power of 5-minute clean-up games to beat burnout

Creative decluttering ideas like “Treasure Hunt Toss,” “Color Coded Clean-Up,” and “Match It or Trash It”

How to motivate kids with playful, low-pressure family tidying routines

Tips for turning cleaning into connection instead of conflict

Whether you're using a “Reset Hour” on the weekend or doing a quick “Room Rescue Relay” before dinner, these realistic homemaking tips help make family clean-up time feel more like a team effort—and less like a solo struggle.

👟 These quick tidying games also work beautifully for:

Families with multiple kids and limited time

Type B moms who want consistency without perfection

ADHD households where visual clutter causes overwhelm

Parents who want to make household chores more fun

Because here’s the truth: you don’t need a spotless house—you need systems that honor your real life. And when your clean-up routines include joy, laughter, and a little music? You’re not just cleaning. You’re modeling teamwork, emotional regulation, and connection.

💛 So pop in your earbuds, grab a basket, and press play. We’re turning mess into momentum—one joyful reset at a time.

Want more grace-filled strategies that actually fit your lifestyle?

If this episode helped you smile while cleaning, share it with a friend—or tag me on Instagram with your own #ResetRace moment!

***Dive Deeper:***

1. Calm & Clutter-Free Moms: Simplifying Homemaking Together

2. Digital Cleaning Planner (with full year done-for-you cleaning schedule mapped out for you!)

3. Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp™ + Monthly Coaching + Private Community