What techniques does Meredith Masony use to manage daily routines with her children?

When it comes to daily routines with kids, Meredith leans into humor, honesty, and realistic expectations more than “perfect systems.”

From her posts, mornings are a circus, so she talks about:

1. Keeping things simple (limited choices for kids, same basic routine each day)
2. Planning ahead the night before (clothes, backpacks, lunches ready)
3. Accepting that chaos happens and laughing through it instead of chasing perfection

She also focuses on quality time over picture-perfect activities—small moments together rather than elaborate plans.

What part of your routine feels hardest right now: mornings, evenings, or homework time?