Sue's Imaginarium

Mornings with kids can be chaotic. One minute you’re pouring cereal, the next you’re searching for missing shoes, and somehow everyone’s running late. Sound familiar? The truth is, kids (like adults) feel better when their day starts off calm and predictable. But that doesn’t mean it has to be boring. A good morning routine doesn’t just get your kids out the door on time—it sets the tone for the whole day. Here are 10 fun and practical morning routines that can help your kids wake up happy, stay focused, and start their day on the right foot. 1. Wake-Up Song or Dance Party Forget the alarm clock. Start the day with music. Pick a family “wake-up song” that everyone loves. It could be upbeat and silly or just something with a good rhythm. Press play when it’s time to get up and turn it into a quick dance party. Even if it’s just two minutes, it wakes up the body and puts smiles on faces. No one likes being yanked out of bed. But grooving to a favourite tune? That’s a much better s...

Let’s be honest: getting kids to eat their vegetables can feel like trying to convince them to eat grass. If your little one acts like broccoli is a personal attack, you’re not alone. But instead of fighting at the dinner table, why not outsmart the resistance? Here are 10 fun and clever ways to introduce vegetables into your child’s meals without turning mealtime into a war zone. 1. Blend Veggies into Pasta Sauce Tomato sauce is a great disguise. You can easily blend in cooked carrots, zucchini, spinach, or even cauliflower into marinara or any pasta sauce. Once it’s pureed and mixed with familiar flavours, kids usually won’t even notice. Bonus tip: Add a pinch of oregano and garlic to mask any “green” taste. 2. Turn Veggies into Fries Kids love fries. So, make veggies look like fries. Try slicing carrots, sweet potatoes, zucchini, or even green beans into fry-like shapes. Toss them in olive oil, sprinkle with salt and a little parmesan, then roast them in the oven until crispy. Serv...