Waking grandkids for school is a trial Dear Abby: I will be spending a couple of months visiting my daughter, who is a single mom. The kids attend private school and are involved in sports. Leaving late means the kids arrive at school late, and my daughter is late for work. Dear Rise and Shine: I’m surprised the teachers haven’t complained about your grandchildren’s constant tardiness or that your daughter’s boss hasn’t warned her about her constant lateness. The obvious solution would be for her to get the kids to bed at an earlier hour, with lights off and no electronics. A couple of weeks ago, a new girl started coming into the exercise room shortly after I start my workout (it’s a little crowded, but no problem). If you can’t make it in before the new girl, then you will have to adjust your schedule and come in later when she’s out of there, or reach a compromise with her.