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Get Kids Ready for School Without Yelling (Yes, It’s Possible!)

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Getting my kids in a reasonable school-morning routine that doesn’t involve yelling or shoving (gentle shoving, of course, in the direction of the front door) is a process that’s taken me years…and it’s still not quite perfect.

But along the way I’ve learned a few things about how I function best in the mornings. Consistent routines, for one. And some not-so-conventional strategies, like allowing just enough – but not too much – time for getting the kids ready and out the door. (For me, a half-hour, tops. Any more than that, and I lose track of time.)

I’ve written a post about our school-year morning routine – and how to manage mornings without yelling – over at iVillage.

From the post:

“Would you hurry up already?”

Yes, that’s been me, more times than I’d like to admit. Usually around 7:55 AM, five minutes before my kids have to leave for the bus, when one of them is still walking around looking for his math homework. Wearing one sock.

Read the whole post, including my ideas for less stressful school mornings, over at iVillage.

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Meagan Francis

I’m Meagan, Publisher & Creator of The Happiest Home. I'm a writer and mother of five who has been honing the fine art of satisfaction during my seventeen-year evolution into a (usually) happy mom. Here on The Happiest Home, I share what I’ve learned–and am still learning–about family life, motherhood, and the pursuit of happiness. You can read all my posts here.

2 Comments

  1. georgia

    Oh my god, I think this article has just saved me. perspective is an amazing thing. I had a meltdown morning this morning and we’re only two weeks into (UK-based) P1! IT’s not just “get your uniform on”, it’s a _major_ battle for every single item of clothing. And of course Hulk, Spiderman and Hello Kitty all have to help. Which really doesn’t help. I ended up sitting in the bathroom this morning saying, “I need ten seconds”. That was the point that I discovered the cat had dragged a rat inside and killed it behind the toilet. We don’t currently have a routine, but I think that may’ve put a spanner in it.

    Thanks for this post! It helps to know I’m not alone in disastrous mornings, and that they can be solved…

  2. Charity

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