REMINDER: Morning Madness 1. Be Playful (Shoe talking.) “I don’t want that foot in me. Nooooo!” (Parent talking.) “You’d better get on Luke’s foot right now. You’re making him late!” 2. Offer a Choice “Do you want to walk to the car the regular way or backward?” 3. Put the Child in Charge “Can you set the timer? I need you to let me know when it’s time to go out the door.” 4. Try Problem-Solving “It’s not easy to remember all the things we have to do in the morning. What do you think about making a chart?” 5. Acknowledge Feelings “It isn’t easy to get out of a warm, cozy bed. It’s nice to
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