I Got 99 Problems and 90 of Them Are Allergies

Spring is blooming. So are the messes.

Between forgotten field trip forms and allergy season chaos, mornings still feel like a sprint with no shoes. (Literally, where are the shoes?? We're down to 1 pair that seem to fit and still have a partner). This week’s JuiceBox gives you 3 ways to bring the volume down (without yelling once).

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🧘 Chaos-Calming Transition: Use Alexa to Parent for You, Sort Of

👉 Tired of saying “Get your shoes on” 14 times? Let Alexa do the dirty work.

Here’s how:

• Say: “Alexa, create a routine”

• Trigger: 7:10 AM

• Actions: Say “Time to get dressed,” then play your kid’s favorite song right now

• Add another: “Brush teeth” at 7:30, and “We leave in 5” at 7:45

🎯Pro Tip: Use smart lights to fade on slowly or blast “robot dance mode” on Fridays.

It works because it’s not you saying it. Alexa doesn’t raise her voice. We think.

💗 The Feel-Good Files: Low-Lift, Loving Options

👉 Here’s 3 low-effort but still impactful ways to feel more present (without going Type A overboard. Not that we know anything about that.)

• 5-minute ritual: “Best and worst of the day” over dinner. Kids actually answer.

• Solo walk-and-talks: 10 minutes 1-on-1 around the block = big feelings, small time ask.

• Sticker note ambush: Leave one on their lunch or bathroom mirror. Cheesy? Yes. Effective? Also yes.

📌 Reminder: It doesn’t need to be big. Just needs to be consistent. (Repeats to self)

⚡️ The Shared Reminder That Saves Your Morning Brain

👉 Buy yourself some time, and share the reminders with your partner- on autopilot. Here’s some options:

• 📝 Google Keep: Shared checklist for “morning stuff” (backpack, meds, lunchbox)

• 🛎 Alexa Reminder: “Hey Alexa, remind us at 8:00 to grab lunch + meds”

• 📥 Bonus: Pre-filled printable checklist (use it fridge-style or in the app)

🎯 Why it works: It’s visual, mutual, and no one has to “nag.”

Got a time-saving tip or a chaos-fighting hack of your own? Hit reply and share it—we all need a village, and we’d love to hear from you.

Kthanks, you’re the best and we love you.

-CK “Sneezy” Fuller (Editor) & the JB Crew