Making sure your child gets enough sleep is the essential first step to trying to have a calm, successful morning. If you aren’t sure how much sleep your child needs, this chart can help: Y… See more

In order to minimize the morning rush, it can be helpful to have both you and your children get as much prep done the evening before as possible. One mother went as far … See more

Just like routines can help guide your child through their morning, checklists can help remind them of specific tasks. Say, for example, your seven-year-old needs a few reminders … See more

Just like adults, kids can sometimes feel a bit groggy in the morning, setting off a not-so-good mood. And that not-so-good mood can get in the way of making a smooth transition fr… See more

Something else that can contribute to a good morning mood is eating a nutritious, healthy breakfast. When kids skip breakfast or mainly eat sugar for breakfast, their moods suff… See more