Easier: Six Tips (NAPSA)—Weekday mornings in a household with children and working adults may never be peaceful, but they can be easier, promises Barbara Anderson, Ed.D., vice president of education for KinderCare Learning Centers, which operates more than 1,250 early childhood education and child care centers nationwide. Eee — = Photo credit: KinderCare Learning Centers Andersonoffers these tips: Plan ahead. Schedule afterschool activities. Lay out school clothes, pack lunches, plan breakfasts, be sure homework is done before bedtime. Involve children in some decisions. Let them choose the red shirt or the blue, Cheerios or Chex. Motivate them. Experienced moms swearby stickers or gold stars, even an occasional piece of candy as a rewardfor getting out the door on time. Be sure everyone gets enough sleep. Avoid anything that can wait. Monday morningis not the time to do a load of laundry or pick uptoys. Treat children with respect. Like adults, some are morning people, some aren’t. Anderson says you'll still have an occasional bad morning,butit really does get easier with a little planning.
