Mom life · 28 October 2026
A School-Morning Routine That Survives Real Life
The secret to a calm morning? The night before. This is the routine we try to keep. Key word: try.
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The night before (10 minutes)
- Lunchbox prepped in the fridge.
- Uniform, socks and ID by the door.
- Bag packed and on its hook.
- Water bottle washed and filled.
The morning
- Wake, wash, dress (in that order, no negotiating).
- Breakfast at the table, not in the car.
- Shoes, bag, bottle, out.
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