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Wake up Before Your Kids Build Consistency Give yourself at least 15 minutes to get yourself started before they need you. Using a free C.H.A.R.M.S. tracker here: http://www.miraclemorning.com/parents/ Make it a Game Be the Example Download a free C.H.A.R.M.S. dice here: http://www.miraclemorning.com/parents/ Develop your own morning ritual before encouraging your kids to follow your example.  Combine C.H.A.R.M.S. For example, have your kids say their affirmations while doing jumping jacks or have an older sibling make a younger sibling breakfast to cover health and service. Here is a few more tips and tricks to make C.H.A.R.M.S. work for your family. Read Online! Lindsay McCarthy - Lindsay is a wife and homeschool mom of two kids. She is the co-author of The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families and creator of GratefulParent.com where she blogs. She grew up in Pennsylvania and still lives there today as she enjoys writing, gardening, and playing field hockey. Lindsay loves to travel and one of her favorite trips was climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro- four months pregnant! Learn more at www.gratefulparent.com. “Meditatio affirmation n, like easier for k s, is often ids to grasp than adults .” Lindsay McCar thy 79