The morning routine is sometimes the most dreaded part of the day. Parents have to get themselves and the kids up, dressed, fed, prepared for the day, and out the door in a timely fashion. How can you stay on schedule while supporting your children and helping them become more independent? The following tips may be useful. Consider these activity tips: Help children get up on time.
Identify a wake-up time for children starting at around 1 year, and be consistent. Allowing children to get up at different times every day makes it difficult for them to know what to expect. After about 4 years of age, children who are early risers can be told that it is okay to get out of bed, but they must play quietly in their room until an established time or until you enter their room. For families with multiple children, staggering wake-up times can help ensure an efficient morning routine by helping…
