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Back to School 2025: Healthy Morning Routines for Kids and Working Moms Back-to-school season is here again—and for working moms, mornings can feel like a race against time. But a structured and healthy morning routine can make all the difference in setting the tone for a successful day for both you and your child. Whether you're juggling office deadlines or school drop-offs, here’s how to create a calm, productive, and nourishing morning routine this 2025. 🌞  1. Wake Up Early Together (But Not Too Early) Aim to wake up 30–45 minutes before your kids. This gives you personal prep time for mindfulness, quick yoga, or even just sipping your chai in peace. Kids can then wake up without a rushed atmosphere. Pro Tip:  Sleep by 10 PM to make early mornings easier for everyone. 🍽️  2. A Nourishing Breakfast is Non-Negotiable Swap sugar-loaded cereals for energy-boosting options: For kids:  Vegetable poha, egg sandwich, or banana oat pancakes. For moms:  Chia seed smo...

A Day in My Life as a working Mom | The Soulful Mam  1. Motherhood is beautiful, but it’s not always easy— especially when you’re trying to balance work, home, fitness, and personal goals. Here’s a little glimpse into my everyday routine as a working mom, trying to juggle it all with love and grace. 🌙 My Day Begins at last night Yes, you read that right! My day actually begins the night before. It completely depends on how my little champ sleeps. If he has a peaceful night, I wake up fresh and energetic. But if he’s restless, my sleep is disturbed, and it affects how my morning starts. 🌅 5:00 AM – A Fresh Start I aim to wake up by 5:00 AM. My early morning rituals include some deep breathing, sipping warm water, and gathering myself for the day ahead. This quiet time is essential — a small slice of peace before the house wakes up. From 5:30 to 6:30 AM i used to pack lunch for me and my husband and a short breastfeed session for my baby. 👩‍🏫 6:30 AM – Leaving for Work By 6:30 AM...