13 wild tips for a relaxed start to the day
You, dear mum and dad, are first in line. The undisturbed morning time all to yourself is sacred. Getting up at the same time as the children, half asleep in the Pischi preparing the Zmorgetisch, checking emails and settling the first quarrels - horrible, isn't it?
Allow yourself the minutes you need to wake up joyfully and without the razzmatazz of children. The following 13 tips should serve as inspiration. Try out the idea that appeals to you the most, apply it for a while and observe what changes for you and your family.
1st mini morning ritual: circle your knees
Rituals give us stability and security and make our everyday lives more enjoyable. Drinking coffee, for example, is an important morning ritual for many people. How about this first: Before getting up, stay in bed and slowly circle your knees with your hands for a minute. At the same time, stimulate the palms of your hands and get in touch with yourself as the first action of the day.
Finally, say thank you to this important joint for its loyalty and rise up in all gentleness. And if stamping feels more appropriate right now: stamp! You are setting the tone for your day.
2. tickle or sniff your child awake
For dads with beards: tickle your child awake with your curly chin. For those without a beard and all mums: sniff the back of your neck like a rabbit until your darling opens their dreamy eyelids with a smile.
3. what colour should your child wear throughout the day?
Do you sometimes hear the same thing in the morning: «Where are my clothes? I can't find the ones I want!» It's best if the children choose their clothes at their own pace the evening before and lay them out ready. For the little ones, for example, as a dress figure on the floor. For undecided teenagers: sort the clothes in the wardrobe by colour and ask yourself in the morning: «Which colour will carry me through the day?»
4. the cuddly toys are already waiting at the breakfast table
Does your child just not want to get up in the morning? Here's a trick for hardened morning grouches: the beloved cuddly toys are already waiting at the breakfast table. And have delicious food in front of them. Bet your dormouse will shoot towards the kitchen like a rocket!
Do you know the ultimate morning tea trick? Ice cubes. It cools the drink in an instant and makes it crackle so merrily.
5. have an analogue breakfast
So without smartphones. This also applies to mum and dad. Digital flickering and beeping at the table separates us. You can find out more about this in Jesper Juul's column. The parenting expert has a clear opinion on this topic. You can find the article here.
6. the double tee trick
Do you know the ultimate morning tea trick? Ice cubes. It cools down your favourite blend in an instant and makes it crackle happily. But that's not all: place the still-warm tea bags on your eyelids and treat yourself to this morning eye kiss for a few seconds. It has a decongestant, relaxing effect and you will never want to go without it again.
7. open the windows in royal style
In other words, with consummate elegance. Then greet the new day and turn to your child: «Oh, how good this morning smells! Can you see the glittering dewdrops in the spider's web?» I wonder what your child will say?
8. rub the heads together
Just like cows do - really rub their brains together. And sigh with long A, O or U sounds. It immediately makes you happy and you start the day laughing from the bottom of your heart. If your child prefers it less rough, take them in your arms for a few minutes and «rub» their back. This way you can send your little one out into the world wrapped up in a real love blanket.
Secretly slip a note with a loving message into your child's desk. It's the little attentions that lead to great happiness.
9th hand tee ritual for cool kids
If your child doesn't like being very close in the morning, invent a hand-clapping ritual together. Depending on the type of child, it can be more vigorous with loud clapping and funny noises or gentle with gentle movements and quiet noises. Let your imagination run wild!
10. small attentions sweeten the day
«You look really pretty!» Compliment your child on their choice of clothes or hairstyle. Or secretly slip a note with a loving message into the counter. It's the little attentions that lead to great happiness.
11. plan the morning time well
The time from waking up the child to saying goodbye takes time. «Chop-chop, otherwise you'll be late for school» is like Rammstein instead of Mozart for the ears of morning grouches. And don't forget the question of the big business when planning the morning. How often does this pop into the child's head just as they are about to put their shoes on ...
12. surprise your child with fresh parting words
A crisp alternative to the usual «Take care, see you later!» would be: «May seven rays of sunshine tickle your nose. Give your favourite tree a big hug from me on the way. Have a really nice rainbow day. Maybe a cat will wink at you today. Meow, meow, I love you, bye.»
13. take a leap in the air
You can celebrate your joie de vivre and strengthen your pelvic floor at the same time. Once the children are out of the house, with careful planning you still have a precious piece of morning time all to yourself. Yes! Hooray! What do you want for this day?
