Beating the School Blues
Stress-free Mornings
The night before...
Stress-free mornings begin on the previous day. As much as possible, get ready the
night before:
- Pick out clothing
- Get backpacks ready
- Gives baths at night—Baths help settle kids down for bedtime, and there's
less juggling for the bathroom in the morning.
Relieve Lunch Box Stress—Get boxes ready the night
before, too. Also, take the kids food shopping to
help choose items they like. Don't worry if your eight-year-old only wants cheese sandwiches every day for
a month. It's typical for children to get attached to a single
food for a while.
PS: Put a love note inside. They may say it's
embarrassing, but kids love to know Mom cares.
Rise and Shine
It's also a good idea for parents to get up first and
allow for varying wake-up times to meet each family member's
personality. Some kids need more time waking up than others.
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