I think I already have posted here one time or another how happy I am that Matthew is an independent kid – we never really had to “guard” him do his homework because he is very diligent in keeping up with his own. The only problem we have with him is for him to get up during mornings! Believe me – if it was left to the nanny, they will always be late reporting in for school! I have to always shout, waste 10 minutes getting my blood heated up because Matthew just wont wake up – and this is inspite of him being in bed and sleeping at 9.30PM! (I guess he takes this after his father, huh?! )

I couldn’t agree with this article from iParenting more:

Getting kids motivated in the morning can be harder than algebra. “The most challenging thing in the mornings is getting the kids to move,” says Emacs. “They usually sit there half awake while I run around getting things for them.”

The challenge lies in finding ways to get your children to do what they need to do, without getting into a power struggle. Whether it’s getting ready in the morning or getting to bed on time at night, give children the autonomy to complete necessary tasks themselves, let them have fun in the process and have a great day.

And do not even get me started on breakfast! Ugh!!!

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