no secrets here really...it is a ton of work no matter how you slice it...that being said, once a child nears the age of two I stress deeply with the parents and training them how to do things by themselves, bu the age of 2 a child should be able to aid in getting dressed, put on snowpants, you zip...flip coat over head, you zip...have them put on their own hat and pick out mittens attempt own boots a few times before you help. I always have the older ones get dressed and out on the front porch out of the way, them I get myslef ready. a lot of times depanding the size of the group, I will also tell the older ones to use the toilet and wash hands while I am getting the little ones ready. Always dress yourself last, that way you don't have a heat stroke before getting out the door. ha