There never seems to be enough time in the mornings, does there? This is especially true for parents who not only have to get themselves ready but also their kids. Here are some tips from a preparatory school in Middlesex to make the morning routine that much easier.
Plan ahead
Start by ensuring everything is ready the night before! Lay out each child’s uniform, prepare the packed lunches and ask your kids to pack their school bags all before you all head to bed. It’s also worth checking that they’ve completed all their homework and had any of their letters signed so that you don’t have to rush it the next morning. Essentially, the more organised you are in advance, the easier the morning will be. Lead by example and prepare your own bag for work as well. You could even consider investing in a couple of checklists so that nothing gets forgotten.
The early bird catches the worm
Get yourself up and ready before the kids so that you have time to truly focus on yourself and then truly focus on them. You’ll have a hard time showering or putting on mascara if your kids keep shouting your name. Setting your alarm as early as you can is the best thing you can do on a school day if you want to avoid a crazy rush. If you do happen to have any hiccups, try not to panic. It’s better that your kids are a little bit late for school, but have everything they need than be on time with half their books missing.
Keep it consistent
The most helpful thing you can do is introduce consistency. Keep the routine the same each day and eventually, it will come second nature to both yourself and your little ones. You won’t have to remind them to do certain things because they will have already done it.
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