Summer is over, but that doesn't mean morning routines have to be stressful. Here are five ways to beat the bell and get the kids to school on time.

5 ways to get the kids to school on time (without breaking a sweat!)

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Why won't my preschooler get dressed in the morning?!

Handy printable morning routine checklist

Back to school

Want to teach your child about mindfulness? Looking for a great vacation getaway for families? Trying to understand the latest YouTube craze for kids? We’ve got you covered. 

Family

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Family life

Getting ready for back-to-school? Check off your morning to-do list with this handy printable.

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15 questions to ask on your daycare tour (printable)

How to get your family organized and on a schedule—in three steps

Organization

Use our handy checklists for things like bringing home baby and visiting the paediatrician. You can print the lists off and check things as you go. 

Checklists

Breakfast casseroles are the perfect thing to serve when you have guests staying the night or want a quick but hearty breakfast. They’re filling, tasty and only take up one pan.

Breakfast casseroles: 10 delicious one-dish recipes

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Breakfast for dinner recipes: 10 ways to switch up your nightly routine

app-toddler

Tame your little trendsetter's hair in less than five minutes with one of these fun hairstyles.

10 easy back&#x2d;to&#x2d;school hairstyles she'll love

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12 quick and easy on-the-go breakfast recipes

From handling first crushes and anxiety to when you should start music lessons and talk about Santa, learn all about how to support your school-aged kids. 

Kids

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

School-age

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Recipes

Welcome to Parents of Influence, where we team up with leading brands to put products in the hands of parent influencers. They’ll share their thoughts as they test products at home and with their families.

Parents of Influence

A warm, nutritious breakfast is a no-brainer with oatmeal on hand. Try these six genius tips to make the prep easy and the product extra yummy.

6 genius tips for making perfect oatmeal

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Food

Ian Mendes explains why mandatory uniforms at his kids’ school would be awesome—for him.

Back&#x2d;to&#x2d;school: When your kids don't wear uniforms

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A five-year-old wearing spaghetti straps isn't scandalous

Fashion

Blogs

Each kid likes eggs a different way. Try these delicious easy egg recipes to spice up your morning routine.

6 easy egg recipes

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Cooking with kids: Baked Egg and Veggie Squares

Cooking with kids: Bacon Buttermilk Pancakes

Nutrition

Back-to-school organization is a challenge! Here are seven tips to help keep kids, family members, caregivers and school staff on the same page.

Back-to-school organization: Communication station

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After his wife heads back to work, Ian Mendes takes over the morning routine, getting the kids up and out the door on school days.

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School

If your mornings are all about yelling, bribing and cajoling, we've got tips for how to stop the insanity.

Targeting morning trouble spots

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These foods might not provide the instant burst of energy, but they’ll keep you energized and boost your brainpower throughout the day.

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Family health

Morning routines have become a bit of a battleground in Susan Goldberg's house.

Changing up the morning routine

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Behaviour

Simple tips for speeding up your slowpoke without losing your patience.

Tips to get your slowpoke kids moving

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Parenting

Preschoolers are constantly learning to interpret about the world around them. Learn how to support your kids' development in this important stage of life.

Preschool

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Easy mornings

5 ways to get the kids to school on time (without breaking a sweat!)

Handy printable morning routine checklist

Breakfast casseroles: 10 delicious one-dish recipes

10 Easy Back-to-School Hairstyles She'll Love

Make your back-to-school mornings easier

6 genius tips for making perfect oatmeal

Oh, how I wish my daughters had school uniforms!

6 easy egg recipes

Back-to-school organization: Easy DIY communication station

A new morning routine: Dad's in charge

Targeting morning trouble spots

6 ways to boost energy without caffeine and sugar

Changing up the morning routine

Tips to get your slowpoke kids moving

9 ways to deal with your kid's grumpy mornings