5 Chores Your Kids Can Start Doing Today
/Do you feel like the family butler? Are you spending all of your time picking up dirty socks, loading and unloading the dishwasher, and making beds? I’m going to give you some tough love right now…
Stop doing it all yourself.
Is it serving you?
Is it serving your family?
I want you to think about that one…. Get clear on why it is or is not working for your family.
Using the list below, start with one thing. Expect it to take time and practice. Be consistent. You got this. Ask your family for the help you need. If you don’t ask, nothing will change.
Why do chores benefit children?
Chores can be an amazing tool in building your child’s sense of self.
Independence
Self- esteem
Life skills
Sense of belonging
Responsibility
Perserverence
Collaboration
Assigning tasks to your children will benefit the entire family, but it takes some front-loading on your end.
Be consistent, because getting it down to a science will take some time and lots of trial and error. Allow for push back, allow
Try using a checklist for each kid like this one:
Children love a checklist and it doesn’t have to be fancy at all.
You are allowed to ask for help, you don’t have to do it all by yourself!
If you want to create a home that is filled with play and creativity, the key is to let your child know how much you value the time and effort they spent playing.