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The fastest way to get kids to actually do chores is to stop reminding and start using a limit: "You're welcome to [the next thing] as long as [the chore is done]."
Pick one or two age-appropriate chores at a time, connect each one to something that already happens next in your child's day (e.g. a snack, screen time, homework, going outside) and follow through calmly and consistently.
In this episode, I’ll show you how to get your kid to do chores and how to build a habit that they can internalize so that doing their chores becomes automatic.
I’m sharing an age-by-age breakdown of what's reasonable to expect from your kid, five common mistakes that keep chores from sticking, and exactly how to use the Limit Setting Formula so you're not nagging, bribing, or quietly doing everything yourself.
You’ll Learn:
- The benefits of chores for kids (and for you)
- Age-appropriate expectations for chores
- Common mistakes families make with chores, and how to avoid them
- How to create a chore routine that actually works so you can stop reminding and nagging
Read the full show notes here.
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- Episode 2.36: Screen Time Battles? Here's How to Set Effective Screen Time Limits
- Episode 2.37: Homework Struggles Solved: Afternoon Routines and Limits That Motivate Kids
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