199987 1011 Parenting & Family Parenting General Parenting true Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:04:01 -0700 /system/videos/4/87/99/19/199987.flv parenting, family, getting, school, morning, bed, dressed, ready, preparing, routine How To Get Your Kids Out Of Bed and Out the Door http://www.howcast.com/videos/199987-How-To-Get-Your-Kids-Out-Of-Bed-and-Out-the-Door http://www.howcast.com/videos/199987-How-To-Get-Your-Kids-Out-Of-Bed-and-Out-the-Door/edit approved 85 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=199987"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=199987" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 5 dogtide http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/199987/Picture_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 791 false false false 76582 0 23 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/199987/23.jpg Make sure kids have enough time to wind down at the end of the day so they can get a good night’s rest. Turn off the TV, computer games, and music early in the evening so they fall asleep more easily.

]]> 76583 1 35 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/199987/35.jpg Choose outfits the night before and set it aside, and pack homework and supplies in schoolbags and leave them by the door. This will save time in the morning.

]]> 76584 2 45 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/199987/45.jpg Let older kids set the alarm clock so it becomes a natural habit. Younger kids can be woken up with a gentle nudge from parents.

]]> 76585 3 54 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/199987/54.jpg Schedule time for breakfast. A healthy morning meal can stimulate learning and make kids more attentive in class.

]]> 76586 4 61 Tip Include a mix of complex carbs, like whole grain toast or cereal, and protein, like eggs.

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]]> 76588 6 75 Fact Kids ages six to nine need about 10 hours of sleep a night, while kids ages 10 to 12 need just a little over nine hours per night.

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