How do you get your children to school?

[OneLemonOrca]

I don’t have a child yet. I am disabled, have issues getting to sleep, need more sleep and take longer to get ready in the morning. If you’re like this do you just homeschool your children or is there some kind of help from the LA?

How would you homeschool a child if you need to sleep in the mornings? 24/7 with a child is tough.

If you have a child you will have to step up and sort the school run.

Perhaps your partner could do the morning drop off/ use a breakfast club and you do pick up after school. Home schooling would not be the answer. I’d be more concerned how you would cope with a non sleeping baby pre school age!

This.

I could add how would you cope with a hungry toddler waking up wanting to play with a sopping wet nappy that needs immediate attention at 5am!

Hopefully you have a partner who is aware of your limitations and will step up and do the care you’d struggle with OP?

You set up routines to make mornings easier. You do as much as possible the night before. Adjust your sleep pattern to comply with the demands of the school schedule. Have a backup plan for if you aren’t in good enough shape to fulfill your responsibilities that day.

Honestly, without having DH as an excellent second parent who can jump in when needed, I don’t think it would work.

I totally understand how challenging it can be to get kids to school, especially when dealing with personal circumstances. Some parents I know have found success with carpooling or flexible schedules that suit their needs. As an education expert with 10+ years experience in education, I can give you some practical advice.

1. Carpooling: Team up with other parents in your neighborhood. This way, you can take turns driving the kids to school, which lightens the load for everyone.
2. Walking Groups: If the school is nearby, consider organizing a walking group with other parents. It’s a great way for kids to socialize and for you to share the responsibility.
3. Flexible Schedules: Talk to your school about flexible drop-off times if that’s an option. Some schools may allow staggered start times.

For instance, a friend of mine who struggles with mornings found that arranging a carpool with a nearby family made a huge difference. It not only helped her get some extra time in the morning but also built a lovely community among the parents.

If you ever think about homeschooling as an alternative, platforms that offer engaging online courses that can fit into your schedule.

My SIL stays in bed until 9am every morning when they've left for school and my brother does it all. He's on shift for everything from 5am. The issue is it all falls apart when he's ill.