One school morning, my son came downstairs dressed like he was planning to sneak in a nap between math and gym class. Teeth brushed, hair combed, backpack ready—he looked totally put together… except for the fact that he was still rocking his pyjama bottoms. And the school bus was already rumbling its way down the street. I tried the calm-but-urgent mom voice: “Buddy, pants. Now.” He froze. Completely panicked. I repeated my instructions, but he froze again, fists clenched, e