Because some mornings feel like an Olympic event… and we’re all just trying to get everyone out the door fed, dressed, and (mostly) happy.

Every parent has their own secret formula for making mornings smoother. We posted a question on our WhatsApp status asking for everyone’s favorite morning rush tips. Here are the responses from REAL people (with genuinely amazing tips!).To join our WhatsApp group follow the link here!

Take a look at their recommendations below!

"Leave your cellphone in a cabinet until kids are out the door."

"Incentivize with a piece of chocolate!"

"An extra full set of clothing including shoes for my toddler stay in the car at all times. Has saved me so many times."

"Breaky muffins! Cut the sugar from any recipe in half, use ww or spelt flour, substitute oil for applesauce or pumpkin, and let the kids eat whenever they are ready. Prep snacks and lunches the night before. Get up 10 minutes before the kids to drink your coffee in peace."

"Prep snacks, waters and lunches the night before. Mom goes to sleep early so she’s not tired in the morning and can assist without getting frustrated."

"Do as much as you can the night before. And I have a decorative basket near the front door- everyone’s school shoes go in there."

"I have a premade waffle mix so I just have to add eggs and milk in the am for a fresh breakfast that’s ready in 10 minutes."

"The main thing is to remain calm. Better the kids go off to school happy and calm then you making it to work on time.  Took me a while to learn that but my shift in perspective changed my morning."

"The night before locate their coats, socks, clothes and shoes."

"Some people need their clock set 10 minutes ahead, but don’t let them in on the secret."

"Try to keep things jolly so the kids go off to school happy and feeling good."

"OMG! I need this! I've struggled since the beginning of the yea, until last week when I heard this tip: I remind my daughter to plan her hair and uniform the night before and gets only one chance to change her mind. BH we’ve been on time since implementing this tip."

"Dress certain kids in tomorrow’s clothes instead of pajamas before bed. For other kids, set out clothes the night before."

"Have a filling pre-made breakfast options ready to go such as overnight oats, healthy oat muffins, and smoothies."

"I have a pancake batter made in my fridge, all I need to do is make about 4 fresh pancakes on the stovetop and breakfast gets cooked in minutes."

"Remind your kids about the plan so they are in the loop. Assuming they know what needs to be done first, second and third never works. Remind and prep them."

"Mom plans and locates her outfit the night before too!"

"Kids must get dressed first and then eat. The other way around slows down the entire morning."

"Don’t forget the homework, folders, notes, etc. anything that needs to go back to school the next day must be packed in the backpack the night before."

"Create friendly races between kids. For example, who can get dressed first?"

"Set timers. This could make some kids nervous, but works great for others!"

"Save the screens for after everyone is dressed and have eaten."

"For late mornings offer breakfast items that travel well so kids can just eat in the car. "

"If you have multiple kids, wake up the slowest one first. Get them ready and set them at the table to eat while you wake up the next one."

"Incentives! Reward the kids if they get ready quickly and listen. Instead of punishing them for not listening, reward for good behavior. For example. ‘If you can get dressed in the next 5 minutes we can have 5 minutes of screen time before we leave’."

"Plan everything down to the last detail. I always used to have everything ready to go the night before except the water bottles that were drying on the dish rack. To locate all the little straws and parts, and then fill with water and put in the correct backpacks took at least 10 minutes!"

"I try to switch it up with something exciting to keep them motivated to keep moving. Either a new kid-friendly playlist for us to listen to in the car, or chocolate syrup added to their pancakes."

"Honestly, you can have everything prepped the night before but if everyone wakes up late, you’re going to be late. Early wake up is crucial."

Every family has its rhythm, but the real magic is in preparation, patience, and a sense of humor. Whether you’re team “prep everything” or team “wing it with waffles,” the goal is the same: get out the door with everyone smiling (and preferably wearing both shoes).