One way I have discovered that REALLY works with the morning chaos routine of bustling 3 young kids in the car for school, is to have a bunch of books from the library sitting in the car as a perfect calming activity that just 'happens'. I can be rushing around putting the dog out, grabbing things forgotten etc etc and know they are all sitting in the car in SILENCE reading, or better yet, reading to the 3 yr old. Much better than past years of brawls, silly crazy behaviour (hello sunroof fun!) that just sets me off even further after a hectic rushed morning. It is a godsend and a total game changer for us all!

Thank you for your time and sharing your knowledge. I would like to ask what I can do when kids have their schedules written and don't follow them We constantly updating it as the need arises. I feel like a tape record and it is unhealthy for me and the children. ( ages 14, 12 and 10) . Then I can flick like a switch from calm to insane.

Thank you Maggie. I am particularly feeling the chaos as we come to the end of the school term. It has reminded me to revisit our routines. Again, thankyou. :)