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[quote=Anonymous]These are tough ages and 3:1 is a difficult ratio when you’re trying to get a lot done in the morning.

I agree with a PP who says you need to simplify breakfast. Not all “processed food” (or quick food) is bad. We often do whole grain frozen waffles and have fruit ready to go that is pre-washed (or a banana is easy to peel). We also do probiotic yogurts, granola bars, or PB toast. Basically nothing like watching eggs on a stove that requires attention.

Also, I do allow screen time in the morning, but it can be taken away (and has been before) for lack of cooperation. My kids know if they don’t come sit at the table for breakfast and then get dressed/brush teeth, they will lose their show. And when my youngest when through a tough phase I had a little jar with treats (gummy snacks, stickers, etc.). He could pick something out if he had big boy behavior. I’m sure some will judge this, but it got us through a rough patch.

I agree with ignoring whining. I remind my kids “when you ask nicely, you can have XYZ.” We also use timers a lot on Alexa. So they get a five minute warning before it’s time to transition. And I’m not sure if your older two are competitive like mine are, but we alternate turns for things (e.g. kid A gets to brush teeth first today and kid B is first tomorrow). It feels dumb to have to do it, but I cannot stand when they start racing each other to be first at something.[/quote]

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