This post is all about easy tips so you and your kids can have a more peaceful morning routine!
Are you tired of feeling rushed and overwhelmed and unprepared for the day in the morning?
“Where is my shoe?!”
“Where is my water bottle?!”
“Where are my gloves?!”
“The bus will be here in 5 min!”
UGHH!…………I am stressed just thinking about it!
We have all had those mornings where literally everything seems to be going wrong! Why must this happen when we are supposed to be heading out the door in minutes!
In this post, I will share some easy morning routine tips. They will help you and your kids have a more peaceful and prepared morning! This will set everyone up for a more positive, enjoyable day!
- Start with a Solid Evening Routine
- I have an after school checklist for my kids.
- Check backpack/homework
- Fill water bottle
- Pack lunch
- Make sure shoes and everything else you’ll need is in your backpack
- When they were younger, I used pictures/magnets!
- Check out my post for more kids evening routine tips!
- I have an after school checklist for my kids.
- Lay Everything Out Ahead
- I mean EVERYTHING!
- We lay clothes out in rooms
- Backpacks, shoes, coats, hats by the door
- They can even sleep in their school clothes depending on your school/dress code.
- My kids wear a lot of joggers and shirts. They really don’t get as wrinkly as you would think!
- I got this idea from Jordan Page. Check out her morning routine post for more awesome tips from a mom of 8!
- Set Alarms
- I set an alarm 15 min before the bus comes.
- They know when they hear the alarm they have a few minutes to finish up what they are doing.
- I set a separate alarm with a different sound 10 minutes before the bus comes. Then they know they need to go to the bathroom and get on their outside gear.
- After that we still have a few minutes to hug and say good bye.
- Feel free to adjust timers to your schedule and kids.
- If it still feels rushed, set timers 5 minutes earlier and go from there!
It is best to come at this with an open mind curious about solutions.
I used to get so frustrated with my kids for getting distracted and not being ready in time. Give them and yourself some grace.
Use everything as a teaching opportunity. Find a simple solution to work in some natural reminders. This way, they can practice being more responsible for their time and belongings.
I encourage my kids to use sticky notes. Pictures or a couple words in certain spots where they know they will see them can be a huge help.
I hope these easy tips will help you and your family have more peaceful and enjoyable mornings! It really makes all the difference. Everyone can leave for the day with a genuine hug and a happy goodbye. They are ready and prepared to tackle the day!
Comment below with your best morning routine tips!
