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Every day, the morning hustle is the same. Most of our mornings are a mad rush to get the kids in the car to get them to school on time. Hopefully—hopefully—by the time we are in the car, my son has remembered his backpack and my daughter has matching shoes on her feet. But by the time we are actually driving away from our house, a quiet usually settles in.

I remember the nerves I used to feel on the drive to school when I was a kid, and I know my kids feel it, too. Whether there’s a test, tension with a classmate, or just a reluctance to go, your words can make or break the moment. Here are 3 things to say to your kids every morning that will shift their hearts from mad rush to peace before they hop out of the car.

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