Delegating Chores to Your Children

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Watch this video on YouTube When delegating chores to a child, you must show them how to do the task first. Do the job yourself and let them watch. Then let them help. Then let them do it while you watch. Finally, let them do it alone. By teaching your children to put away their things…

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Delegating Tasks to the Kids

Are the kids home for the summer? Does this mean that you are overwhelmed with keeping them busy? Consider delegating tasks to them for more responsibility this summer. Especially, have them pitch in around the house and/or take more responsibility for themselves. Identify 3 to-do’s that you can delegate to each child. Specifically, take some…

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10 Chores Your 5-Year-Old Can Do

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Watch this video on YouTube 10 Chores Your 5-Year-Old Can Do Having chores teach kids responsibility. Try it even for your young ones. They grow up so fast! They are in school now and independent of you for at least a few hours at a time. While they are at school they are learning that…

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Organization For School-Aged Children

 Organization For School-Aged Children Post by Basic Organization team member Tracy Wells. One of the key ingredients for success in life and school for most children is to develop good organizational skills. Naturally, some are more organized than others. Anyone can help a child put routines together to become more organized. Here are some ideas…

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10 Chores Your Preschooler Can Do

 10 Chores Your Preschooler Can Do All kids can do age-appropriate chores. Even a preschooler can help out around the house. They may balk at the idea, but teaching them to participate in activities for the betterment of the family is important.  Additionally, they will learn how to cooperate, be responsible, and show kindness. Here’s…

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10 Chores Your Toddler Can Do

Does your toddler participate in family chores? I often talk to parents who believe that their kids are too young and they will “learn later” to do chores. I suggest that you make it a way of life from the very beginning. Your kids will learn as they grow. There are simple things that even…

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