It’s difficult to start a productive day with widespread chaos every morning! Flying coats, lost shoes, half-filled school bags, breakfasts on the go, sloppy toiletries… Waking up early in the morning can be very speed ! Time flies very quickly, so we lose our patience and we border on a nervous breakdown. “Quickly !” et “hurry up !” are then the only words we have in our mouths. And with the start of the school year disrupting the habits adopted during the holidays, it is difficult to cope with this frantic pace. However, you can start your day peacefully, even joyfully, by adopting a few good habits. Here are simple tips to start your day off on the right foot, without a bad mood. These tips will also help you get to school on time and banish stress from your morning routine. Peaceful mornings are yours to start the day off right!
1) Serene mornings start at bedtime
How to wake up calm and serene after a night of poor quality sleep? We know: it is difficult to wake up and motivate yourself after having slept little or poorly. Adults and children are equal on this point. In addition, lack of sleep has very harmful effects on health of our dear little ones. Therefore, it is appropriate to respect the restorative sleep needs of the smallest. For example, it is estimated that 6 to 12 year olds should ideally sleep between 9 and 11 a.m.! When going to bed, ban screens that are stimulants and replace them with a more relaxing routine. Whether it’s a discussion about the past day, listening to soft music, a story or a meditation session, anything is good to sink into the arms of Morpheus with infinite serenity.
2) To be more zen, you have to be in anticipation
Anticipating by preparing for the next day the day before allows you to improve your organization andeliminate a lot of wasted time in the morning. Here is a list of things you can prepare to start the day off right.
- First of all, there are the clothes of each person to prepare for example at bath time. In addition, it gives you time to take a look at the weather forecast to avoid unpleasant surprises.
- Along the way, also pack school bags and snacks. This is an opportunity to ensure that the notebooks are in the bags.
- Prepare part of the breakfast (bowls, spoons, oatmeal and cereal) after clearing the evening meal. You can also prepare the coffee maker so you only have to pour it in the morning and have a good fresh coffee. So, all you have to do is set up the next day and take out everything that couldn’t be left at room temperature on the table (jams, milk, smoothie, etc.)! And above all, your hungry little ones won’t have to wait for everything to be installed and you’ll have more time for yourself.
3) Independent children for more peaceful mornings
As soon as possible, jump at the chance to teach him to brush his teeth or groom himself. like a big. Around the age of 3, the child is able to put on certain clothes alone. Then the parent can obviously complete the outfit and control. So you can make simple readjustments at the level of buttons or shoe laces. Older and more independent children can also help clear breakfast, make beds or help their little brothers or sisters prepare. In short, don’t hesitate to make all these beautiful people responsible and relieve yourself when possible via mutual aid. Finally, the simple fact of waking up alone rather than to the eager cries of mom or dad can also be a good way for a child to spend more peaceful mornings. Discuss together the idea of giving him a wake up to make him responsible and find the right time. The dawn simulator alarm clock, for example, allows gentle and effective awakenings.
4) Learn to manage time properly
Children sometimes have a complicated view of timebecause this abstract concept escapes them. This may explain why chaining “hurry up” and the “we’re going to be late” have little effect on them. On the contrary, it is better demonstrate precision by mentioning, for example, the bus arriving in 10 minutes or the school closing in half an hour. Very effective, the visual also allows a better understanding of time. Whether with a timer or hourglassthe child will be able to manage his time better. A timeline presenting the different stages of preparation in order will also help. In any case, always allow 10 minutes of beating if possible to deal with unforeseen events.
Furthermore, do not hesitate to get up a few minutes before your children to take a shower, take a breather, relax, stretch or play sports, read your emails, sip a good green tea or let the caffeine take effect or even breastfeed your little one. In short, give yourself time to wake up and recharge your batteries before the “battle”.
5) More peaceful mornings by switching to game mode
To make mornings more pleasant, you can invite play! To do this, you can run a simple race to whoever is ready first. Otherwise, give a time limit to complete a task (getting dressed, etc.) and start the clock. This way, you will have less difficulty being on time and your children will love these competitive moments. Some parents also like to play a little music and define a task for each song. With a nice playlist, we will have more enthusiasm and a good mood will be in order!
6) Adopt the right state of mind for peaceful mornings
Sometimes, stress is good for giving yourself a boost. However, children often tend to lose all their means under its effect. In short, they will be less effective! To motivate them, do not hesitate to discuss future positive elements of the day (outing, activity, etc.). We can also mention positive goals to make them want to accomplish the tasks at hand. For example, he will be more inclined to finish preparing quickly if he knows that he will be able to leaf through his new book as soon as he is finished! Also, don’t leave your empathy in the closet. Getting up early in the morning and stopping dreaming is as hard for us as it is for them. Don’t lose sight of this reality and don’t hesitate to verbalize your feelings to show that you understand them. Feeling understood, he will then have no longer want to collaborate. Better mood guaranteed!
7) Pay attention to screens that are not necessarily allies
Avoid the habit of using screens first thing in the morning. Indeed, tablets and television monopolize children’s attention. Absorbed, they will then take twice as long to do what you ask them to do. In addition, they are then very exposed to it during the day, which is not very wise for the youngest. For you too, the simple fact of not staying with your eyes glued to the smartphone will allow you to feel less caught up and overwhelmed first thing in the morning. So the whole family is available mentally and can prepare in the best conditions.
As you will have understood, the morning ritual to start your day well and be in a good mood involves a little preparation in the evening. Once we have found our rhythm and the right morning ritual and daily rituals, we all have time to have a good breakfast full of vitamins and forget about difficult mornings!