Conquering the Morning Chaos

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1️⃣ A question from our community

2️⃣ Our actionable tips

3️⃣ A resource from our toolkit

1. The question

“How should I handle a morning meltdown when we’re already running late for school and work?”

2. Our answer

Along the way, we’ve learned that while managing meltdowns is essential (cue our 3 Steps to Manage Meltdowns Guide), preventing them in the first place will make a world of difference!

Just a few years ago, when we were both working outside of the home, we had the seemingly impossible task of getting four kids to three different schools… all before the workday even began. 

It was pure chaos at times, but we found a few strategies to streamline the morning routine and reduce the likelihood of meltdowns for everyone… mom and dad included. 🤪

Be proactive. 

Preparation is your new best friend! 

We learned that the less you have to do in the morning, the smoother things run, leaving you with more capacity (and time) to meet your kids’ emotional needs. 

For example, we have our kids set out their clothes the night before, so there’s less decision-making stress first thing in the morning. 

We also make it a habit to pack lunches or snacks while cleaning up dinner. It’s just one less thing to worry about in the morning. 

By proactively managing the morning to-dos, we can focus on being present for our kids when they need our connection and support the most.  

Remember the support see-saw. 

It’s a simple reminder that as our kids’ skills or emotional regulation decrease, our support has to increase to balance things out.

Basically, our kids' regulation and skills can fluctuate from day to day, even moment to moment. 

Just because your child has done something 100 times doesn’t mean they’ll be able to do it every time, right? 

We all have our moments when we need a little extra encouragement and support.  

For example, if our 3-year-old is struggling to put on his shoes in the morning (something he knows how to do well), instead of getting frustrated, we try to see it as an opportunity to offer extra support… whether that’s through gentle encouragement or more “hands-on” help.

The support see-saw reminds us that our kids aren’t resisting out of defiance. They’re actually communicating a need. 

When we meet them with understanding and provide that “just-right” support, we often see them rise to the occasion over time. 

The see-saw may tip back and forth, but it’s a powerful tool for keeping things balanced while fostering connection and trust.

3. From our toolkit

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Thanks for being here. 🙂

♥️ Jenilee & Greg