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Getting the family out the door on time every morning is no small feat.
Seemingly simple tasks like getting dressed, packing backpacks and making
breakfast can quickly turn into chaos. Before you know it, you're running late
and the kids haven't even eaten as you dash to the car.
Stop dreading the stressful start to the day and start taking control of your
mornings. A few simple tips and tricks will turn the morning craze into smooth
sailing. Plus, when you have a stress-free start, the rest of the day just seems to
go better.
Select a week's worth of clothes Sunday night.
Instead of choosing outts the night prior, supersize your time-saving efforts
by doing this task just once on Sunday night. Involve kids in selecting their
clothes for the week so they feel empowered in their choices. Then hang entire
outts in the closet or stack in one drawer dedicated to weekday wear. When
mornings come, kids know exactly where to nd the day's duds. Bonus: you
don't have to worry about midweek laundry.
Create a routine and set alarms.
Create a morning routine and stick to it. For example, kids wake at 7 a.m.,
eat breakfast at 7:15 a.m., get dressed and ready at 7:30 a.m., then out the
door by 8 a.m. And if the kids need to share a bathroom, set a daily bathroom
schedule with alarms to keep kids on track and avoid arguments in the
morning.
Get ready before waking up the kids.
Trying to ready yourself for the day while helping the kids is a recipe for
disaster. This is why waking before the rest of the family really makes
mornings happier. Try getting up 30 minutes before the kids so you have time
to get ready and enjoy a cup of coffee. You'll be fully awake, much happier and
can focus on helping the kids stay on-task.
reate morning rules.
Just like you don't let kids eat dessert before dinner to ensure they eat well, set
rules for the morning to keep things moving. For example, no TV until all
morning tasks are completed. For teens, smartphones and other mobile devices
must remain on the kitchen table until they are ready to go.
Sundays = meal prep.
Make a week's worth of PB&Js on Sunday and put them in the freezer. This
way lunch items are ready to go and the sandwiches will be thawed and ready
to eat by lunchtime. For breakfast, make it easy for kids by setti