Despite their simple appearance, sticker charts are worth their weight in gold at my house. My kids, ages 3-and-a-half and almost 2, have a hard time listening unless they hear the words "snack time" ...

Our 3 kids do household chores and we don't pay them allowance for it. This system is teaching them about responsibility and ...

Parents often struggle with how to best navigate chores with their children. For some families, allowing their child to not engage in family chores or to keep a messy room is acceptable. Other ...

Chores and allowances have long been a way of life for many families with children. For some, chores were something you did while growing up because they were part of everyday family life. For others, ...

So imagine the stress of tending to the laundry, making the beds and cooking meals when you have 10 young children to look after. Well, that’s the reality for busy mom Tracee Simpson, 33, who lives in ...

At the beginning of this most unusual school year, my son’s occupational therapist sent me some sample at-home activities, since we wouldn’t be meeting in person. Well-intentioned, but clearly this ...

Chores are a great way to teach kids about teamwork, responsibility and independence, which is why it’s almost never too young to start, according to parenting expert Julia Dennison, the executive ...

If you’re constantly reminding someone to do their share of the housework, this digital calendar and chore chart can help. Whether it’s your roommate, spouse or kids, it’s frustrating when others ...

A psychologist says chores help teach kids responsibility and time management Age-appropriate tasks like cleaning up or mowing the lawn can build life skills Paying kids for chores is a personal ...

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