Getting kids out of the door on time for school (or childcare) feels like a day’s work in itself – but experts say a simple ‘launch pad’ method could help you get your foot out of the door without feeling so flustered.
The method involves designating one spot near the front door for school bags, PE kits, shoes, coats and homework, which are all prepped the night before and ready to go in the morning.
The idea is that you’re not rushing around trying to get all their bags together at the last minute, which can increase stress at a time when cortisol levels are already spiking.
David Smith, CEO of Silicon Valley High School, says: “Think of it like a pre-flight checklist. Everything your child needs is gathered, checked, and waiting. There’s no searching, no last-minute panic, just a smooth departure.”
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