the nerd behind the sheets
From one tired parent to another, I made these for us.
I’m just a dad with spreadsheets and too many kids. Literally.
We’ve fostered, adopted, raised kids with complex needs, and juggled more appointments, behaviors, caseworker visits, and court dates than I can count.
At some point, I realized I was drowning in sticky notes, reminder texts, and crumpled printouts. And none of it was helping me feel more in control.
So I did what any sleep-deprived, overwhelmed, slightly nerdy dad would do:
I opened up Google Sheets and started building tools to survive the chaos.
What started as a personal system for my (and my wife's) sanity turned into a mission to help other foster and adoptive families, and anyone else trying to stay organized when life refuses to cooperate.
Everything in this shop is built with real life in mind:
✅ Digital spreadsheets for tracking all the things
✅ Printable versions for people who still love pen + paper
✅ Easy-to-use tools that work even when your brain doesn’t
These aren’t fancy Pinterest-perfect planners.
They’re real tools for real parents.
Smart tools for chaotic lives.
From one tired parent to another, I made this for you.
Thanks for being here.
– Mark
Founder, Nerd in the Sheets
