With today’s hectic schedules and numerous demands, many parents and caregivers find it difficult to overcome the late habit. However, this habit can be broken and significantly reduced with a firm commitment to on time arrival. The following information will give you and your family some concrete suggestions for helping to break this habit.

 

      - Do as much as possible the night before

         Lay out clothes

         Make lunch or get lunch money ready & packed

         Gather all school supplies in one place and put by the door

      - Organize your time

         Identify what is making your family late & make some changes

         Plan out how long it will take to get to school & add 10-15 minutes for the unexpected

      - Turn off all electronic devices in the morning to avoid distractions!

      - Share the load with your child

         Give your child an alarm clock and have him/her be responsible for getting up

         Have children shower or bathe the night before

         Ask children to give parents/guardians a 10 minute warning before it's time to leave

         Ask other family, friends, or neighbors for help Make a game of getting ready