this post was submitted on 16 Sep 2023
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Getting my kids (2 and 5) out the door in the morning can be a challenge (you know it) so I decided to try and take something mundane and make it special. The “bumpy shortcut”.

Really it’s just a back laneway to my youngest’s childcare and a slight detour for kindergarten drop off, each with a set of speed bumps. But it’s different and had a name they can latch onto.

And so…. Everyone has had breakfast and got their shoes on, so we have time for the bumpy shortcut today!

Or (looks like we’re not focused enough today to get out the door on time, guess we can’t take the bumpy shortcut).

When I do the “shortcut” I make a game out of who gets the big bumps at speed and who gets a “little bump”.

They both love it. Try and take something every day and make it special for them!

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[–] theragu40 6 points 9 months ago

Little rewards-that-aren't-really-rewards like this are so effective with kids. It's all about what you make of it. Good strategy!

[–] orangeNgreen 3 points 9 months ago

Sounds like a lot of fun!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

My two year old would love this. Stealing.