As a mom of 5 kids in 5 years, if there's one thing I know it's this... without daily routines and systems in place, life is chaotic, stressful, and anxiety inducing.
When my oldest 3 went to public school last year, we had our morning routine down to such a fine art that I could walk around with my coffee and watch them go from the bed to the van in 25 minutes.
Afternoons and evenings? Same thing. And I could spend one hour a week (or less) planning and feel totally in control of all my adult responsibilities.
Our family school routines gave us predictability, organization, and peace.
My kids adapted easily without drama, and yours can too with my 3-step system.