Parent Quiz
Do you foster stress-free family mornings?
Are you preparing your child to arrive at school ready to work?
Answer “yes” or “no” to each of the following
statements to find out:
___1. Before bed, my child takes time to get organized. Homework goes in
her backpack. Her backpack goes by the door. Clothes are laid out.
___2. I get up at least 15 minutes before my child.
___3. We have a regular morning routine. Getting dressed comes before
eating breakfast.
___4. I make an effort to listen. Mornings are often times when children
will share their worries about school.
___5. I tell my child “I love you” each morning.
How did you score?
Each “yes” answer moves you a little closer to a calm morning.
Reprinted with permission from the April 2005 issue of Parents make
the difference!®
(Elementary School Edition) newsletter. Copyright © 2005 The Parent
Institute®, a division of NIS, Inc.
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