Question: I have such trouble getting my kids to school on time in the morning? What can you suggest to make the early morning rush, well...less rushed?
Answer: Getting children ready for school begins  the night before.  Everything needs a schedule and a time managment system.  As soon as the children get home from school you should have a flexiable schedule set up.  Have snack or dinner ready, followed by a schedule of winding down time, homework, dinner, bath and bedtime stories or reading.  Many parents will have children listen to music before bedtime.  Turn off the lights in the kitchen and let the family know that the kitchen is "closed" for the night.  This will prevent "midnight" snacking and eating.  Lay oiut clothes for the morning dress and packbacks at the front door.  Have lunches made ahead of time will cut the rush in the morning.  Plan as much as you can the night before so the morning rush is limited.




Question: I have been working on making sure my house is cleaner, but I find myself always working and cleaning it. What a drag! What can I do to have a clean house, but not feel like a constant maid?
Answer: Create a place for everything and everything in its' place.  Take the extra minute to put things back right away so you don't  have to do it later.  Many of the cluttered items are there because you neglected to put it away at the time it was finished being used.  Try to stay one step ahead of yourself. and anticipate you needs.  The truth is,  having children is a lot of work and you have to realize that you will be constantly cleaning  Just try to use some short cuts!




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