This is not a good way for any of us to start the day. Any suggestions you have on this subject would be much appreciated. I would tell her in a few moments of calm in the evening that you think she is ready for a new routine in the morning. She can pick out her clothes in the evening, pack a second in her travel pack for preschool, and wear a sweatsuit to sleep in if she would like. You can have a fun time in the morning helping her dress, if she is willing to do it.
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