19 Back to School Tips From the Pros

Involve Them in the Planning

Plan with your kids not for your kids. Write down the things that need to happen in the morning. Work out times that go along with each task (breakfast at 7:15, brush teeth at 7:35). Now the kids know what is expected and instead of nagging them, you can say, 'What's next on your list?' Practice the morning routine a couple of mornings before it actually needs to happen. - Parenting Power, Savvy Expert Contributors