-=> Quoting Lavonne Davis-schenck to All <=-
 LD> Greetings to all:
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 LD> with breakfast.  Schooltime morning ritual is up by 7, dress before
 LD> coming downstairs, eat, brush, make bed, med at 8, ready to go out
 LD> the door at 8:15.  He's fallen into the summertime habit, which is
 LD> fine for most of the summer, but now it's time to get his act back
 LD> together, and he's being verrrrrry resistant.  I hate mornings, too,
 LD> but, still, I have to get back to work myself in those same three
 LD> weeks. 
 LD> Any helpful suggestions on getting back on track?  BTW we are a
 LD> family of 4 with a little sister who is almost 4 years old. I am
 LD> thankfully partnered so I don't have to carry this alone, but I also
 LD> have the 4- year-old to get ready in the morning.  HELP!
     You've gotta take away something that he *really* values.
     Tell him that after he finishes the routine you'll give him
     back his article of affection. This has worked really well
     with my 9 year old boy. F.I. he really enjoys watching
     cartoons when he's eating breakfast, But his bed must be
     made earlier in the scheme of things, after dressing and
     before he comes to the table. I'd suggest that you have him
     get all upstairs requirements done first (save brushing).
     This will give YOU more leverage in getting him to cooperate
     easily. Only send him back up to brush, make sure that
     everything else has been accomplished before he eats.
     Good luck and remember that they will grow up and move out
     eventually!
... Ohgreat,thespacebarisbroken......
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