Establish a Command Post

They say that raising a family can be like running a war. If that is so, then you need to establish a command post in a central area of the house. This will help alleviate a lot of stress when getting ready for day to day activities.

Your command post will be where everyone leaves their books, homework, permission slips, keys, and other items that are needed on a daily basis.

If everyone uses backpacks set up sturdy coat hooks on the wall and hang the backpacksso that they are ready for retreival each morning.

Also set up an inbox for any papers that need parent consent/authorization.

Once you have signed the required consents/authorizations place into the front pocket of the backpack for the child that needs it.

This should help alleviate a lot of chaos in the mornings when you are trying to get out the door.