Parents, rejoice! Beat the school morning rush with our simple tips and tricks to help your kiddos get ready and out the door without the added stress!
1. Make it a competition
Mom of two, Katie Marie shares that challenging her daughter to a race every morning helps avoid unnecessary fuss when getting ready for school. Speaking to Parents.com she explains, “I race her to see if she can she do potty time and get dressed faster than I can get her breakfast on the table. She wins every time, but no more dilly-dallying about getting dressed in the morning!”
2. Quick and easy breakfasts for the win!
On days when everyone is running at half-speed, busting out those easy and quick breakfast recipes can be really useful. If you’re short on ideas, click here for our time-saving muffin tin recipes that are perfect for breakfast or even as lunchbox fillers!
3. Get everything ready the night before
We know this seems like a no-brainer, but it really works! The best way to avoid hectic mornings is to start getting things organised the night before. This means preparing school uniforms, making sure homework is done, packing lunchboxes – the whole shebang!
4. Give them some incentive
If you’re running out of ways to get the little rascals out the door in the mornings, perhaps adding some incentive might just be what you need. Some parents suggest a rewards chart with a prize at the end of the week. The prize can be anything from a simple $10 or even extra screen time!
5. Set a game plan and get your kids on board!
One way to make sure your mornings are easy and speedy is to gather the troops and set a game plan. This can be a time to set up rules and assign tasks to help create a system for the coming school days.
Do you have any tried and tested tricks to help your kids beat the school morning rush? Tell us in the comments!
