There’s so much to do in the morning to get the kids ready for school or daycare. We’re about 2 weeks into school and I’ve started waking up 30 minutes earlier than in years past and it really does make a difference. I can get myself ready and usually have a few quiet minutes with one of our 3 children before everyone is up. Those 30 extra minutes has helped eliminate a lot of stress in getting out the door. I whole-heartedly agree with #3 have the kids pick their clothes out the night before and #10 have a designated spot for all the essentials, like backpacks, home/school folder, keys, purses, etc. Read the entire article here.