Smoother mornings

I have to shout at my kids in the mornings to get ready but here's a quick tip. Talk to him at bed time about his morning routine. When you wake up, recall the previous night's discussion. Have a competition with him to get ready. Tell him, you will win and get a nice reward for being super fast. You may have to have ice cream alone a couple of times to let it sink in. lol. Keep reminding him every day about how he is growing up and needs to take care of you. Give him little easy chores to do like pairing up his socks from the laundry or making his bed. Talk to him about his after school routine in the morning on the way to school. Keep reminding him that after homework he can have fun and play with the things he likes. Be sure to keep your promises. Its still September and all kids and parents haven't fully recovered from Summe