“GET. IN. THE. CAR!!!”

School is back in session.

And getting out the door is a shit show.

Your teen wakes up late and says completely perplexed, “My alarm didn’t go off!”

Or they mumble, “Go away.” when you wake them up. 

Or they blame you and say, “You didn’t wake me!”

Or they continuously hit “snooze” because they think there is plenty of time.

Then begins the mad scramble to get dressed.

They put on dirty clothes from yesterday.

Or they yell, “Mom, I can’t find my uniform.”

Or they steal clothes from their sibling who screams, “Get out of my closet!”

Or they come out of their room dressed either seductively or like a slob.

You keep looking at your watch.

Your anxiety builds.

There is no time to eat a healthy breakfast.

The kids pick fights with each other.

No one can find their backpack.

You think, “Seriously, getting to school should not be this hard.”

Your annoyance and anger build.

Your stress level goes through the roof.

And…BOOM! You explode.

The good news is, tomorrow it starts all over again.

Welcome to Groundhog Day.

Let’s stop the morning nuclear meltdown!

It starts with focusing on what you CAN control.

The night before, have a conversation that sets everyone up for success. 

Communicate you are all on the same team and want the same outcome.

Ask them what their ideas are to have a smooth morning.

If you have multiple kids with different opinions, help them compromise.

And invite them to set-up an accountability plan.

When you collaborate on a plan and follow through, you won’t lose your mind every morning.

This might feel impossible, but it isn’t.

You can do this.

And if you would like help to establish a calm, peaceful routine in your home, click HERE to schedule a call and let’s get started.

Talk to you soon.

♥️ Jeanine

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