Establishing a Morning Routine  Aim to make the morning routine
smooth and organized for you and your child. If it's a frantic,
chaotic free-for-all full of short tempers, lost backpacks and
missing shoes, your child might end up having an equally
shambolic day.  A well planned morning routine helps children
perform better in school and handle the challenges of the day.
Parents who set a detailed morning routine are preparing their
children for a successful day, as well as preparing them for a
successful life.  Identify Problem Areas If you're hoping to
smooth out your morning routine, first identify the problems. Is
everybody too rushed? Set the alarm for 30 minutes earlier. Is
your child always forgetting his lunch? Put a reminder note on
the door. Are your kids cranky and difficult in the mornings?
They may not be getting enough sleep. Push lights-out to an
earlier time.  Morning Routine Charts Make a list of everything
that your family must accomplish in a morning. It's a lot, isn't
it? Make a morning rou