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Let’s talk ! Our mornings used to be a total nightmare. Why? because I had no plan of action. I used to think I could handle it all in the mornings by myself especially since hubby was leaving for work at 5:30 am. I remember being so tired after we leave the house and on my commute to work which was a 45 min drive to the city. I kept thinking how i wanted to quit my job so bad because I would be so drained. Things started to change after i started to implement a few changes every week until we got what works for our family. I will be sharing with you my tips that helped us turn our mornings from grumpy and tired to energetic and happy. Remember you need to find that balance in your household and make the changes so that everyone will know know what part they play.
5 tips to get your kids ready for school like a boss.
ESTABLISH A BED TIME ROUTINE
This is so so important mamas. Kids needs anywhere between 10-12 hours of sleep each night depending on their age. A well slept kid is what we all want and need in our homes. My 6 year son Nate would be in bed by 8 pm and wake up at 7 am the next morning so he is getting a full 11 hrs of sleep. I can tell you that this child is very alert and learns quickly and I do believe it is because he is well rested. It makes a difference.
ORGANIZE CLOTHES
Take a few minutes every Sunday to get their clothes sorted. If you have a hanging organizer in their closet, that would do wonders. Sort and organize their outfits for the week. By doing this , you will skip the “oh i have no clothes to wear” or ” what will i wear today” speech and will instead of a dressed kid making their way to the kitchen.
MEAL PREP
Ahhh Food, Food and Food. I don’t know about you but my kiddos are such picky eaters. Breakfast is probably the only meal that goes without a hitch. I keep it simple. I know what they like and will eat without a problem. Our breakfast usually consists of pancakes and fruits with a glass of milk most mornings. One thing I do every night is discuss with Nate what he would like for lunch and I packed exactly that to make sure he will be eating it all. So planning their meals will save you some time and a little less commotion in the mornings. Below is a video I made of what my 6 year old takes for lunch for the week. I kept it simple for a reason, I wanted him to eat everything which he does 99% of the time.
PACK SCHOOL BAGS.
After homework is done, have your kiddos pack and organize their backpacks for the next day. This will teach them to stay organize and give them responsibility. Also, who wants to hear “Mom, where is my agenda?” in the mornings. Definitely not this mama. So preach on them to get this done until it becomes second nature.
LEAVE SHOES BY THE DOOR
This is so basic but I have to mention because it does save time. Since you’ve already had their outfits planned, you can leave their shoes by the door before heading to bed. Don’t forget to check the weather network to make sure you have the appropriate shoes out for that day.
These simple tips are sure to give your mornings a good start. They’re sure to have your kids dress, fed and ready to take on the world.
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