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Timely Dress
We have all had the morning rush trying to find backpacks and matching socks.  Who has time to deal with that, and even more, who wants that kind of stress to start their day?  If you havent experienced the shouting: I cant find my other shoe.  Where is my jacket? - you are probably one of the few.
Most families have had to deal with this kind of a morning, sometimes every morning.  Try some tips to help minimize the morning stress.
Organize school clothes ahead of time.  Try one week or even one day ahead.  Hang pants and shirts together.  Clip socks onto the hangers.  Always put shoes and jackets away in the same place.
We made special hanger organizers one year with our kids.  We took pieces of fleece (you could use any kind of fabric) and cut them to fit over the hangers.  The kids used fabric paint to write one day of the week on each organizer.  Then they picked out their clothes for the week and put the outfit on a hanger, and added the fabric organizer over the top.  If you are good at sewing, you could add a pocket to the front of each organizer for socks and hair accessories.
You can also have your children lay out their clothes the night before.  Have them decide what to wear and then have a special place that the clothes are placed, such as the top of the dresser or end of the bed.  Make sure they have shoes and socks to go with the outfit.
Another way to avoid the last minute scramble is to get up earlier in the morning.  Having more time to get ready can help when something is lost.  Keep the television off until everything is done, and the morning will be much calmer.
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