The Ultimate Checklist for a Stress-Free School Holiday Morning

Written By Erin Griffin

If mornings during term-time feel chaotic, school holiday mornings sometimes feel like the Olympics of chaos. Here’s your go-to checklist to start the day without chaos (or at least… with less chaos).

1. Clothes out the night before
Otherwise kids forget what pants are.

2. Pack snacks early
Snacks are the currency of peace. Don’t go to war unprepared.

3. Hydrated kid = happier kid
Pack water. Always.

4. Label everything
Because kids are professional Item Losers.

5. Add one fun thing
A joke in their bag, a surprise toy, a new activity card — tiny delight = big smiles.

Erin Griffin
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