02/09/2026
Mamas on the school run… are you managing to get out the door on time?
No?
Here’s my top tips for getting out on time as a Mama of 5 who’s early for everything in life!
1 - IF YOU ARE RUNNING LATE NEVER EVER LET THE KIDS KNOW
This will make them go 100x slower, keep your cool, pretend everything is ok!
2 - GET EVERYTHING READY THE NIGHT BEFORE
Everything - clothes, toothbrushes, breakfasts, bags packed by the door, shoes and coats laid out, packed lunches made. Anything that can be in the car already? Put it there!
3 - ROUTINE AND REPETITION ARE TOUR FRIEND
Find an order of doing things and stick to it. It helps your children know what’s coming next.
4 - BRUSH TEETH BEFORE GOING DOWNSTAIRS
Or brush them in the downstairs toilet after breakfast. It saves the drama of coming back upstairs again.
5 - THE 10 MINUTE RULE
Get up 10minutes earlier than you think you need to. Aim to leave 10 minutes earlier than you think you need to. This gives time for emergencies and unexpected events.
You will find your flow I promise! Do what works for you and have a strong coffee 🩷☕️
Any tips to add? Pop them in the comments!