No one enjoys having to rush around in the morning. It can be especially hard if you are trying to get kids and yourself ready for school and work. The race from the time they get up in the morning to the time they leave for school can be very stressful.
Your youngster may have difficulty adhering to a schedule, finding objects, or coping with the startling sound of an alarm clock. Use these suggestions to make school morning routines more efficient.
Make sure everyone is getting enough sleep
If you are having to drag your kids – or yourself – out of bed every morning, it is highly likely that you are not getting enough sleep. Implement a good sleep routine – bed at the same time every night, no screens for at least an hour before bedtime and making sure the room is dark enough and the right temperature.
Try to stick to this routine, even during the school breaks and on the weekend as it will make it easier when you are back to school.
First, get a head start the night before.
Plan ahead of time to help you get a jump start on your morning routine. Before bedtime, have your youngster take a bath or shower to get that thing checked off the list. After that, you might ask your youngster to choose an outfit for the following day.
Take a few minutes to go through the itinerary for the following day with your child, including any after school clubs, activities and childcare arrangements. Make sure that all of their books, schoolwork and extra clothing are packed and ready to go by the door.
Allow yourself enough time after your child has gone to bed to prepare lunches and snacks. If you are having breakfast with your family, make a place for everyone at the table.
Also, choose your own clothes for the following day, use the best wrinkle release spray to make sure they are not crumpled and pack everything you will need for the following day.
Make the process of waking up more relaxing.
What can you do to make waking up in the mornings less of a shock? Loud alarms can be unsettling, causing you to wake up with an unnecessary startle in the morning.
Set your child’s alarm to play a piece of music that he or she enjoys. Try waking your child up with lots of cuddles or a favorite morning food to get their attention. A more pleasant wake-up does not necessarily imply a longer wake-up time – it simply implies a calmer wake-up time.
Establish a daily routine.
As much as you can, make the start of each day as predictable and formulaic as possible. Prior to and after school, maintain the same schedule as before. A typical day would look like this: get up, wash face, eat breakfast, get dressed, brush teeth, go over the day’s plan, and then leave for school or work.
Make sure everything has a designated place
School supplies, sports equipment, coats and jackets should all be kept in designated areas. As a result, your youngster will always know where to seek things even if you are almost out the front door.
Using clear plastic containers or clearly labeled baskets, you can keep items within easy reach, which makes finding things in the mornings much easier.
Maintain your focus on the clock.
Make sure you have clocks that are “in your face” all over the house. Make a habit of keeping them in your child’s room, bathroom, kitchen, and even the hallway. Watches can also be worn by older children.
By making time more visible, you may assist your child in learning how to manage his or her time — and demonstrate the value of being on time. Countdowns should be manageable, such as “I need you to put your coat and shoes on at 8:25.
Switch off the screens
When kids get out of bed in the morning, they may want to rush to things that are more exciting than brushing their teeth. However, in order to get the day off to a constructive start, you should turn off the television and video games in the mornings.
Gaming and watching television should not be encouraged in the mornings prior to your child completing all of his or her responsibilities first. To motivate children to get ready for school quickly, you can use games and television as a motivator to quickly get washed and dressed in the morning, brush their teeth in the morning, eat breakfast, and prepare their backpack, – ‘the faster you get ready for school, the more time you get to watch TV.”
Make a “double-check” of everything before you leave the house
Before leaving the house, have your youngster double-check and triple-check that everything is properly packed. Having to run back to school later to drop off a forgotten folder or homework will save you time and effort.
The creation of a humorous phrase or song by younger children can aid in their ability to remember all of the books and resources they require each morning. Older children can create a list of all the items that will be needed for each day of the week.
Place it in a prominent location where your child will see it frequently and remind him or her to take it with them when they leave the house.
Give your child a reward
This is a straightforward method of assisting your youngster in making the most of a more peaceful morning. Take, for example, if your child is getting ready for school and you still have some time before it is time to leave, you may play a quick game or read a book together.
Spending time together as a family in the morning can help everyone get their day started on the right foot.
What are your top tips for a calm and easier morning when you have children?
