The younger kids want to be like the big kids so they have a chart but I do it a little bit differently. They don’t do fabulous 5, their morning routine is kind of mixed in with chores.

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Go Ask Mom Morning a mess? Try a routine chart Tired of nagging the kids to get ready in the morning? Make them a routine chart. Posted 8:36 p.m. Aug 26, 2010 - Updated 8:39 p.m. Aug 26, 2010 ...

As always, a good morning routine starts with a good evening routine. Make lunches and, if possible, breakfast the night before. Make sure homework is done early enough so kids can go to bed on time.

Get up Before Your Kids This may seem like common sense, but in practice, it's not unusual for children to beat their sleep-deprived parents to the morning punch.