Young children are naturally eager helpers. Take advantage of this and develop a culture of teamwork in your home. Ian Allenden/Dreamstime/TNS Age-appropriate chores and responsibilities are an ...

Our house is already showing signs of winter. Boots are beginning to pile up in the entryway that was lined by flip flops last month! That’s why November is the perfect time to take inventory on ...

Parents can equip children with vital life skills by teaching them household chores. This process builds confidence and self-reliance. Making tasks age-appropriate and encouraging independence are key ...

What if there was a way to improve the attitudes, self-esteem, and work ethic of our children? One proven way to do this is by implementing household chores for your kids starting from a young age.

DEAR ANNIE: I have a husband and three kids, two of whom are old enough to help around the house. The problem is, they don’t until I start screaming, then they help only to shut me up. I’m tired of re ...

Getting kids to do chores can feel like pulling teeth, right? You ask them to pick up their toys or put their dirty laundry in the basket, and suddenly, it’s as if they’ve lost all motor skills. But ...

Age-appropriate chores and responsibilities are an important part of a child's development. Young children are naturally eager helpers. Take advantage of this and develop a culture of teamwork in your ...

The list of jobs and their developmental benefits. Kids are messy and with mess comes house work. From vacuuming crumbs off the floor to dealing with a never-ending pile of laundry, there are always ...