I don't have any issues in the morning, but my 10 year old sure did. They need to be out to the bus by 7:05 and we are frequently cutting it close. The mornings meant him laying in bed for 30-40 minutes after I wake him up, dragging his feet to get ready, and then rushing at 7:03.
This morning I woke up at 5am, went in and gave him his medicine, and left the light in his room on. I went back in at 6, which is our normal wake up time on weekdays. He was completely ready by 6:27. 6:27!! No fighting. No yelling from me. No need for constant reminders.
I honestly could cry.
UPDATE: No crash out in the afternoon or evening. He actually went to bed without a fight either, which isn’t normal. It seems 5 am is our sweet spot to help mornings, all day, and not keep him up at night.