Teens can be a handful. It really isn’t their fault. Healthy teens are supposed to push for autonomy and freedom but good healthy parenting is supposed to impose restraints in the interest of safety and responsibility. But the nagging and complaining just might drive everyone nuts! How to stop it? I have helped several families […]
Autumn is upon us. The aspens have peaked to their bright yellow. It is a clear sign that it is time to do specific chores that you should be doing every autumn, however, there is no reason to do it all alone. Get the whole family in on it. Children of all ages can help. […]
Summer is here! We have had a few weeks off from the crazy school schedules so now it is time to think about chore lists for summer. There are some chores that should be done during summer. There is no reason to do it all alone. Get the whole family in on it. Kids of […]
Chore list for children ages 6-9 “The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.” Denis Waitley This quote is my husband and mine parenting philosophy in a nutshell. My children have almost always had chores. And always more than their friends. Why give children chores: Everyone […]
Spring is here! Time to do a big clean. Dust yourself and your home off too. It is great time to start a new. I don’t know anyone who likes to clean or do yard work but to protect the value of your home chores need to be done. There are some chores that should […]
In many of my blogs, I have talked about chores and kids. I have listed many reasons why doing chores is important for helping to stimulate their executive function skills but I have never really discussed how to get your kids to actually do the chores. It can be a whole other battle at times. […]
“The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.” Denis Waitley This quote is my husband and mine parenting philosophy in a nutshell. My children have always had chores; well once they could walk. And always more than most kids their ages. It’s easy to get young […]
Organization and time management skills are just that skills. A talent is something you possess (like being musical or athletic) but a skill is something you learn and practice (like playing an instrument or making a basket). Skills are teachable so teach them to your kids. There is just some knowledge that kids don’t get […]
Chores and cleaning aren’t anyone’s favorite things to do. I hate to clean and so does the rest of my family. But I am organized so it is good to know that a cluttered disorganized home looks dirty but an organized home always looks clean. But cleaning and chores still need to be done. Some […]
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