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Have you found yourself nagging, pleading, or yelling at your kids to do chores?  Do you feel like you are the only one in your home washing dishes and taking out the garbage?  Then it sounds like you need some different strategies to get your kids to help around the house!  Chores don't have to be a battle in your home.  Just follow some of the tips below and you'll find that getting your kids to do chores is less of a chore!1. Be a great role modelFrom early on, kids are watching and learning from everyone in the home.  Be aware of your "chore attitude" and try to remain positive while doing household tasks.  If you have a significant other, make sure that you both participate in chores and demonstrate your cooperative attitudes.  Involve your kids in home projects.  Not only will you spend some quality time with your children, but you'll teach them some valuable life skills!2. Start youngHave you ever noticed that young children love to push play shopping carts or rake leaves wit... read more »

Chore time doesn't have to be full of power struggles, arguments, and complaining.  Kids can enjoy doing chores if you spice it up a bit with some fun and games.  Don't forget to keep a smile on when you're doing your own chores.  If you role model positive behavior, your kids will feel more enthusiastic about their chores.  Check out the tips below to help you take the doldrums out of doing chores:Start young.  Even toddlers can begin to have fun with chores.  Young kids love to imitate adults and play games.  Put this to good use when teaching your young ones about chores.  Find a toy lawnmower or vacuum cleaner.  Toddlers who are a bit unsteady on their feet love to have the support of a push toy while pretending to do chores right along with an adult.Is your child learning to count?  Count objects that need to be picked up, such as pieces of clothing or toys.  You can count dishes or silverware as you put them away, or clean clothes as they go back in the dresser!Basketball is a... read more »

As early as two years old, kids can begin to participate in chores.  Obviously, the tasks a two-year-old can handle differ from those of a five or six-year-old.  One of the keys to chore success is understanding your child's physical and developmental capabilities.  Some children may be able to manage more responsibility, others less. You need to decide what chores are appropriate for your kids.  It's a good idea to start small and add chores based on your child's readiness.  Kids often begin as chore helpers and graduate to doing chores independently when they are ready.  It's even okay to start with one chore, especially if assigning chores is new in your family.  If you want your kids to succeed, you need to set up a system that supports success.   

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