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Chores and Laziness
The Parenting with Love and Logic series has some GREAT stuff about getting your kids to do chores. Super practical, quickly applicable. ...
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- Have you tried positive reinforcement? Praise and rewards? I have 6 kids total, ages 3-16, 3 boys, 3 girls, and they all have chores. Praise is a big plus, even if ...
- I'm sorry to hear that you are having problems with your sons doing their chores, but I disagree with the other people who are essentially bribing their kids with cand...
- Hi! There is a website for The House Fairy (www.housefairy.org) which has some neat ideas for encouraging kids to keep their rooms clean. The House Fairy "visits" you...
Cleaning House/Chores for 18 and 21 Year Olds
I always did my kids chores while they were in school, but I demanded excellent grades, you all work hard, is this the battle you choose to do, one battle a ...
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- I would charge them a considerable amount of rent up front each month for "room and board." Then, if they are helpful during the month, refund some of their money or ...
- Easy, either they help or pay or move. Give them the choice and be sure your husband stands behind you. It is a decision of the owners of the home! Either they pay...
- Easy as pie. Start chrging your kids every time you have to do a chore that was on their list see how fast they are going to do it Or secondly when they want somethi...
Chores for 7 Year Old
Again, I'm not an expert on making kids do chores, but I've started explaining to them that if they help me, I can spend more time with them later. ...
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- I also have a 7 1/2 year old with ADHD. He's the most willing helper in the world, not so great with execution or staying on task, but the things I have found he can d...
- My son isn't there yet, but I started clearing the table and washing dishes at 6. My dad built me a little stool so I could get to the sink. Only you know whether he...
- dusting, sweeping, making beds, helping to take out the trash, washing windows, etc.
Creative Chores
I recently heard a friend say that one of her favorite chores is to wash the kitchen floor. Her kids get their swimsuits on and everyone gets a spray bottle ...
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- Mine are 2 and 3 and while I still do most of the chores, they both think it is fun to help. I just let them do what they can but don't push them to do it if they don'...
- I really dont' have any creative chores but I can share what we do. I used microsoft clip art of chores and laminated them each thing that needs to be done. Each we...
- Hello fun mommas! Here is somethign that I do with my girls in the Summer. I have carpet in the kitchen (yeah I know...) so I do vacuum it but I also need to wash it ...
Chores for a 5 Year Old
She talks about it on her internet radio show and has daily "Riley challenges" with chores for your kids daily. She makes it fun. ...
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- Flylady has a great program called "Giving your children wings". She talks about it on her internet radio show and has daily "Riley challenges" with chores for your ki...
- My children (3 and 5) help with setting the table (anything not breakable), putting their laundry away, sometimes even helping me fold laundry (things like washcloths,...
- I switched all the dishes and cups from the upper cabinets to the middle shelves of the pantry so that my kids could help set the table and unload the dishwasher. I j...
Chores
My husband and I sat down with them and made a list of chores for both of them that they ... I have four kids, and once a week, one child does the garbage, ...
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- Hello! You can have them do whatever you want them to, as long as it's safe! You can show them the things you want them to do first, so that's it's done the way you ...
- Here are some websites for you that may help you in deciding what chores are appropriate for your girls. http://familyfirst.net/parenting/chorelist.asp http://www....
- I have two boys 7 and 8.. I think its about what they can do.. my 7 year old loves to do the laundry..he puts it in starts the washer and puts it in the laundry by him...
Chores/Allowance/Discipline Ideas
But I found a strong incentive for kids helping out/chores when I became divorced and raising three sons alone most of the time. ...
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- my sister uses the housefairy (www.housefairy.com) and it motivates her kids to keep things clean because they never know when the house fairy is going to come. We've...
- As parents we never gave our kids allowances. We are self-employed so they've always had to do some kind of work. It builds character, we were fond of telling them. ...
- Hi, M.! I raised seven children and found the books "On Becoming Childwise" and "On Becoming Toddlerwise" excellent guides for instilling obedience in my children. Th...
Chores
Apr 9, 2009 ... We have 4 out of 5 of our kids that live in the home and they all have chores. The all fold and put away all laundry and clean their rooms. ...
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- We have 4 out of 5 of our kids that live in the home and they all have chores. The all fold and put away all laundry and clean their rooms. They each have their own sp...
- My 7 year old doesn't have set chores but does help out around the house every day. She's awesome about doing anything I ask of her, which is usually no more than pick...
- my 6yo and 3yo(whichever one is around) put the dog bowls out(i put the food and meds in the bowls) and clean up the dog bowls, both are expected to clean up toys in t...
Chores
However, my kids have chores of their own. My oldest is 12 and cleans the kitchen, loads the dishwasher, wipes down counters; my 9 yr old is responsible for ...
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- I am a parent to 5; grandma to 7 and now foster children throughout the year. My 6 year old grandson learned his colors by sorting his dirty clothes when he was 18 mo...
- Hi G., My son is 5 1/2 and he has been doing chores for a small allowance for about 6 months, now. This is what he does: daily- set the table, feed the dogs, pick u...
- How about sweeping any wood or tile floors? Helping set table for dinner, clearing table?? the 3 yr old could help dust low shelves that dont have breakables or use a ...
What Is a Good Age for Children to Start Doing Chores?
Read all 16 responses: "I was wondering what would be a good age to put your kids to work? My children are 10, 8 and 1. The older ones already have the task ...
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- I have a 5 year old whos job is to help with laundry, make sure her room is clean, to help with dishes, and to make sure toys are picked up before bed. My almost ...
- hi A. i have 4 children 15 yrs, 6 yrs, 3 yrs, and 2 months the older ones have chores the youngest is to feed the dog but she needs a little help. i would say now bec...
- Here's a good guideline http://familyfirst.net/parenting/chorelist.asp
