The craziest time of day for parents is that early time in the morning trying to get kids out the door to school. Making sure they are fed, dressed, and have all their school stuff can be overwhelming. It does not have to be this way. A few tips can help to alleviate some of this stress.
One method is to attack the problem at bed time on the previous night. Have the kids lay out their clothes they will wear in the morning. You can also have them double check their books and bags to make sure it is all there. The parent can take this time to make lunches.
If you are on a tight schedule, school days are not the time for a three course hot breakfast. Save that for the weekend. Stock up on easy to prepare breakfast meals such as cereal, yogurt, nuts and breakfast bars.
One of the biggest time killers for a family is the television. If it is turned on, kids will become distracted and glued to watching it. This will adversely affect your chances of getting out of the house on time.
If breakfast is done and everything is prepared it is then the parent's prerogative if they want to turn on the television if there is any remaining time.
Children need a spot chosen for them to place their stuff when they get home from school. Otherwise they will just be prone to dump it on the floor when they get home and then you can't find it the next morning. This bit of organization can be a life saver for sanity and time savings.
Tools to make this designated space work might include hooks for coats in a closet that are on the kid's height level. Containers for smaller items will help the kids from losing them.
This is going to be a daily routine for a long time. Avoid being stressed every morning. Take a few minutes to yourself to relax in the morning before attacking the day.
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