Loss of computer time is huge for my first grader. I can literally get him to do almost anything with this threat. I wish I had something similar for my 3.5 year old!
We also have ALOT of lead time on our mornings. We practice piano in the morning as well. We get up at 7 to leave at 9. My son usually has at least 45 minutes to eat, sit at the table, read books, whine, etc before he needs to get dressed (I give him 15 minutes to get dressed) and practice. And honestly it still feels tight when it's time to get out the door.
I like the bedtime shifting idea too. We may try that sometime!
Edited to say - we also pick out and lay out clothes for the next day at bedtime. And I still help with button shirts! My poor 7 year old can't tie his shoes either. (I know I know - summer project for us). He's actually never owned tie shoes except for soccer cleats.
Last edited by kimck; 04/14/08 10:46 AM.
