How to Get Kids Off to School
Posted on | February 15, 2010 | No Comments
Getting the kids ready for school on time can be a nightmare for many parents. Some families spend every morning fighting and complaining, only to barely make it out the door in time for school. If you’re tired of the fight, then it is time to make a change. Use these tips to get your family going in a more efficient and happier manner, every morning from now on.
1) The first step, of course, is to get their things together the night before. Check homework, pack backpacks, put whatever notes or lunch money that needs to go to school in their folders, lay out school clothes, and pack lunches. Whatever can be done the night before needs to be, because most people don’t think straight in the morning, and that combined with other distractions will make you late and stressed every time.
2) The second step is to reduce stress in the house. Keep talking and noise to a minimum. Don’t go into your child’s room blazing in the morning. Many parents make the mistake of turning on all the lights, ripping off the covers, and yelling, “It’s time for school!” No one wants to wake up to a parade, demands, and thinking about what all they have to do. Turn on a lamp or hall light, go in and spend a few minutes with your child. This can be a nice five minutes to spend with your child before they leave for the day. Waking up slowly and trying to keep quiet makes children less stressed about starting their morning routines.
3) If your child is still young, you may want to wake them by starting to dress them. They can slowly wake up as they push their arms through the sleeves, and stand up for you to help them get their pants on. Go ahead and put on shoes so that they are just about ready to go before they really leave the bed. Make your next stop breakfast. A cartoon or quiet time is great for keeping kids in a calm mood as they continue to get ready for school. All that’s left is bathroom, brushing teeth, and they’re ready to go in no time.
4) Getting organized ahead of time is key. Don’t leave it all up to your child to have everything ready for the next day. You can teach them to get their things ready, but make it as easy on them as possible to ensure smooth sailing in the morning. Get their closets organized with children’s hangers, infant hangers, or baby hangers to make finding school clothes, shoes, socks and jackets a breeze. Designate a special place for their backpack to hang and make sure that it’s there the night before. Put a sticky note on the backpack that says “LUNCH” or whatever you don’t want them to forget on their way out the door in the morning. With these tips, you can get your kids off to school in record time every day.
About the Author: Kurt Adams is on the staff of Only Kids Hangers, a leading provider of infant hangers. The right baby hangers, like wooden baby hangers and children’s coat hangers, keep baby clothers organized and children’s hangers are great for retail stores.
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