Realistic Back to School Morning Routine with 3 Kids Vlog (Autism & ADHD Mum Life)

Back to school is officially here, and in this vlog I’m sharing our night-before prep, morning routine, and how the first day back really went in our autism and ADHD family. As always, I like to make things as smooth as possible — for both me and the children — and having the right tools, planners, and little systems in place really makes all the difference. Below I’ve rounded up everything I mentioned in the video, from the binders and planners we used to the little gadgets that help our mornings run more calmly, so you can easily find them all in one place.

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Mentioned in the video…

My Free Calm Start Morning Routine Guide

Free Morning Routine Kids’ Checklists

Free Back To School Checklist

Free Organised Weekly Planning System Checklist

Walking Desk Setup

Stanley Cup Spill Proof Lids

Mini Binder System For Staying Organised

I’ve recently switched over to my mini binder system, which has honestly transformed how I keep on top of school organisation. It’s compact, flexible, and ADHD-friendly — perfect for managing checklists, planners, and all those little school admin tasks without feeling overwhelmed. You can see the full setup and how I use it here.

Back To School Supplies

Name Labels

One thing I never skip buying for back to school is a fresh batch of name labels. If I ever want to see something again — lunch boxes, water bottles, hoodies, pencil cases — it needs to be labelled.

I’ve used My Nametags for years, long before I started blogging. They’re durable, dishwasher safe, and even machine washable after 24 hours. I order them with either:

• My child’s name and class
• Or name + phone number (great for lost property and safety)

School Bags

Will hasn’t settled on a new bag yet, but the girls are sorted. Bella chose a pineapple dance bag she’s obsessed with, and Zara went with (no surprise) a big lilac one full of compartments and bunny keychains.

Zara’s Lilac Bag

Bella’s Pineapple Bag

Willi’s Bag

Initial Bag Charms

To make them extra special, I added their initials as bag charms. A little personalisation goes a long way in helping kids feel excited (and keeping things from getting mixed up at school).

Stationery & Other School Supplies

This year, I picked up new pencil cases for all three kids — the same style, just in their favourite colours. They open flat but have loads of pockets, and I’ll be adding fidget toys and sensory tools to each one.

We’ve also restocked felt tip pens (the girls’ favourite set), pencils, sharpeners, and Will’s shiny new scientific calculator. Apparently the one from last year didn’t quite cut it!

Pencil Cases

Fidget Toys

Zara’s Ear Defenders

Coloured Pencils

Felt Tip Pens

Casio fx-83GTCW Black Scientific Calculator

Pencil Sharpeners

Sticky Back Plastic

A4 Folders

Snack Boxes

Lilac Snack Boxes

Pink Snack Box

Uniform

Navy Flared Leggings

Polo Shirts

Skorts

Tights

Coats

Shoes

Skechers Trainers

Lelli Kelly Shoes

Outdoor Learning

Waterproof Trousers

Wellies

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Create Your Own Organised Life Binder (My Secret Weapon)

One of the best tools I’ve used to stay organised and on top of everything is my Organised Life Binder. It’s my secret weapon for managing all the chaos of daily life – from family schedules and meal planning to work tasks and self-care. With everything in one place, I can easily track goals, plan ahead, and keep myself focused. In this post, I’ll show you how to create your own binder so you can experience the same sense of clarity and control in your life!

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