subject: Preparation Is The Key To Get Rid Of Rushing During The Morning Hours [print this page] The morning rush begins for parents as they struggle to get their kids off to school on time and then make a mad dash to work themselves. This should not be the case in the morning if one takes the time to prepare things in advance so they can save time.
To prevent the morning rush parents along with their children should prepare everything in advance of the next days activities. This preparation includes getting outfits together to wear the next day, packing cold lunches for the kids and themselves, doing the dirty dishes the night before and packing books and other school supplies in the kid's backpacks. Involving the children in this morning preparation process teaches them to be responsible people.
Having a pantry filled with easy to make breakfast food also helps to save time in the morning. Cold cereal is usually the most sought after by the kids, but they may also enjoy some fruit and yogurt too, and these require no time to prepare in the morning. A good balanced breakfast is the key to starting the day off right. If you do choose cereal for your kids make sure that it is low in sugar or sugar free and has been enriched with minerals and vitamins, this is the best choice.
Television can be a great time waster with kids as well as adults. To save time in the morning leave the TV off and this will help your kids to get ready in time and save you the hassles of rushing them about.
If you choose to let them watch a little television in the morning make sure that it is after everything is done and they are ready to walk out the door.
When organizing things make sure that you have areas in the house specific to each child so they know where they can find their belongings and not have to rush about looking for anything.
Hooks are a great wall accessory that allows you to hang your kid's backpacks and coats on so that they are easily found. You may also want to use the baskets and small storage containers to house keys, IDs and other school essentials to further organize your kid's possessions.
Once all the pertinent details have been taken care of, use the morning to just relax and take time out for yourself and prepare for the day ahead.
