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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I do this every day (and bedtime, too!), as do many other parents. My three are 6 and under.

Some days are hell, most days are hectic and then once in a while things will go smoothly. Do your best to establish a routine, give positive reinforcement, and not stress too much. When everyone is screaming I try to remember they are screaming because they can’t handle it, and I am their rock. So screaming might make me feel better but will just make everything worse.

Kids do get more helpful and independent with age. It was sooo much better once the youngest was about 18 months, and I hear it will get much much better once the youngest is 4.[/quote]

All this.

I get 4 kids ready by myself every morning, age infant to 12 years old (DH has to be in too early). 3 different drop offs. The 12 year old gets himself ready, the 6 year old gets dressed himself but needs me to wake him up and brush his teeth, the 4 year old wants help with everything, and the baby goes with whatever I’m doing. It has gotten better as the kids got older and can do more themselves. All prep is done the night before. Most days it goes fine, some days less so. I give myself grace if we’re running late.[/quote]

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