Inside: Free chore chart printable for kids perfect for a summer chore chart or year round. One of the questions I get asked a lot as a homeschool mom is how I “do it all”. The answer…I don’t! Like ...

Chores can teach kids life skills and responsibility—but should parents pay for them? A Cleveland Clinic psychologist offers ...

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.

Whether it’s cleaning, doing laundry or grocery shopping, most of us can agree that chores are just a part of life as an adult. But, what about when it comes to kids?

And, isn’t doing our part (with age-appropriate chores ... The older kids can fill the dishwasher before bed and empty it in the morning. Teach them to tackle the whole kitchen by giving ...

While some of this “helping” isn’t actually that helpful, there is strong evidence that you should require your kids to do chores anyway. Research demonstrates that kids who have regular ...

Instead, if your kids are old enough, I suggest you try delegating some of the work this year: Divvy up what needs to be done and put them fully in charge of certain chores. If you’re not sure ...

Whether it’s cleaning, doing laundry or grocery shopping, most of us can agree that chores are just a part of life as an adult. But, what about when it comes to kids? Should they have chores?

The “family chore chart” only works half of the time, if at all. Would giving the kids a financial incentive solve the problem? We let Jacqueline (graphic designer, 45) and her son (school student, 13 ...

Whether it’s cleaning, doing laundry or grocery shopping, most of us can agree that chores are just a part of life as an adult. But, what about when it comes to kids? Should they have chores?

LOS ANGELES - Whether it’s taking out the trash or helping with groceries, chores are part of everyday life—but when it comes to kids, parents often wonder: What tasks are appropriate ...