Parenting Today
Everyone could use more help with the tasks that keep your house orderly and functional. As a parent, receiving that assistance from your children is a gift for both of you.
Daily and weekly chores instill responsibility and teach kids the work required to run a household. Plus, those little helping hands ease your household work burden.
Do you wish your kids would help more? Are you eager to introduce chores but don’t want the power struggle? With patience and reframing, household duties can become a positive and integral part of your family system.
How to Introduce Chores to Your Kids
First and foremost, chores don’t have to be a drag! Even though we often view these tasks negatively, chores are neutral. You can present them to your kids as a way to contribute to the