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Morning Routines That Start with a Smile

November 5, 2024 4 min read

Mornings are effectively a "time crunch" negotiation with a tiny, irrational human. How do we win?

Visual Charts

Toddlers can't read clocks, but they can read pictures. A chart with pictures of a toothbrush, clothes, and breakfast empowers them to own the process.

Music

Make a "getting ready" playlist. When "Happy" by Pharrell comes on, it means shoes need to be on!

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Ms. Erica

Written by Ms. Erica

Founder of Story Time & Mom of 3. Passionate about raising emotionally intelligent humans.

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