Q: What are your best tricks for getting the kids out of the house on time?

A: "I set an alarm to let us know when we have only five minutes left to get out of the door."
           Kellee, mother of one son, 1, and two daughters, 4 and 7; Gresham, OR.

"We have races to see who is the first to finish getting dressed."
           Stephanie, mother of one son, 4, and one daughter, 5: Atlanta GA

"I assign my kids duties like helping make sure the coffee pot is off and the doors are locked. That way, they are involved and care about staying on schedule."
           Jennifer, mother of one son, 8, and one daughter, 5: Rio Rancho, N. Mex.

"Get a good night's sleep. I never have to wake my kids up more than once if they have a had adequate sleep the night before."
           Michelle, mother of two songs, 5 and 3; Elk Grove, CA

"We do the laundry together and as we fold, we pick out clothes for the whole week and get them ready in five piles - one for each school day."
           Mary, mother of one daughter, 6; Newtown Square, PA

 

Taken From Nick Jr. Magazine - September 2006 Issue www.NickJr.com/Magazine

 

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