Hi Michele,
The morning before school madness is really getting to me!
How can the mornings go more smoothly for my three kids and myself?
Natasha
NSW
Hi Natasha,
The most important factor in the morning running smoothly is being prepared.
Everyone having a good night’s sleep (especially you!) and preparing as much as you can in advance will be the difference between a good morning and a disaster.
Have the food for breakfast and the lunch boxes in the fridge and the school clothes ready.
If you have a child who struggles to get up in the morning have them get their clothes and school bag ready the night before.
Also try to know how much your child can do for herself and to participate in the jobs such as making breakfast and lunch, having expectations that are too high or low is a common mistake.
Depending on the ages of your children they may enjoy a chart on the fridge so they can tick off the things they need to do.
You might consider getting up a bit before your children to have a cup of tea or get yourself dressed.
Also, leave the TV off.
Michele
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