We would never presume to advise you on how to raise your children, but we have collected some good resources on chores and parenting that you may find useful.
Are there good reasons why parents should assign their children household chores? You bet there are! ASU sociologist Sampson Lee Blair did the research to tell you why...
Chores allow children an early and sustained opportunity to experience responsibility. Independence and self-sufficiency in life are tied, ultimately, to mastery of two types of responsibility: personal and social responsibility...
You have a chore to do around the house, and your kids want to help out somehow. You know that it might be nice for them to help, but you're feeling a bit impatient. And you know that it might turn into a two-hour project and there might be a big mess to clean up … a mess that could be avoided if you did it yourself...
Chores are inescapable in an adult's life. Yet we often see them as a necessary evil rather than as a way to serve others. We put off doing them until the tasks are so overwhelming that we grudgingly complete them or delegate them to other family members who in turn dislike doing them. Our 'honey do' list eventually becomes so long that it takes a full day to complete it...
Many parents require their children to do chores around the house. For some families, the process of teaching children what to do and how to do it is an easy one. In other families, getting children to do chores regularly and completely can be a problem...
In another excerpt from her book 'Laying Down the Law,' Dr. Ruth Peters has tactics to keep kids on track with family duties...
Who hasn't heard a chore horror story from somebody in the family? You know the kind, "I used to wake up at 4:30 every morning and feed the pigs, gather eggs, paint the barn, chop firewood, wrestle bears and then walk 15 miles to nursery school!" These inflated tidbits of the past have really given chores a bad reputation. No wonder kids wince at the word...
Are We Losing our Societal Norms About Work? Recently, our family embarked on a project of painting the exterior of our home. The house was badly in need of paint, and we have hated the color scheme since we moved in. So it was time for a major project...
Dear Mr. Dad: It's nearly impossible to get my kids to do anything around the house. I know I must sound like my own mother, but when I was young, my siblings and I had a whole list of chores to do every day. And we did them without complaining. Is there anything I can do to get my kids to cooperate a little more?
Lazy children? It may be time to play time-out hardball, says ‘Today’ parenting expert Dr. Ruth Peters. Here are some strategies...
Getting the children to help around the house is an issue for all parents. When asked to pitch in, children are masters at evasion. Suddenly, they have homework that needs their urgent attention, their stomach hurts, they have a hearing problem (no matter how loudly they are spoken to) or, they are planning a long session in the toilet. This article will evaluate the reasons why children should help with the daily chores and suggest ways that will encourage their completion. Employ creative, positive and fun methods to help make these plans a reality...
In another excerpt from her book 'Laying Down the Law,' Dr. Ruth Peters stresses the importance of teaching kids a work ethic...
Running a household efficiently is one of the most difficult tasks there is. Here are some ways to make it a little bit easier...
Learn the best way to set your child's allowance - and whether you should reward your child for helping out with household chores...
Most parents do a fine job of meeting their children's needs. They give them food, shelter, love. But parents should add one more thing to that list, says author Christine Field. Chores...
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Barbara Coloroso's powerful message is that good parenting begins with treating kids with respect. It means giving them a sense of power in their own lives, and offering them opportunities to make decisions, take responsibility for their actions, and learn from their own successes and mistakes. Rejecting the "quick fix" solutions of punishment and reward, she uses everyday family situations from sibling rivalry to teenage rebellion to demonstrate sound strategies for giving children the inner discipline and self-confidence that will help them grow into responsible, resourceful, and resilient adults. Discover: * Three basic tenets to a good parent/child relationship * Why discipline is not learned through threats and bribes * Why teaching a child how to think instead of what to think builds self-confidence * The good news about the strong-willed child* Three alternatives to always saying "No" * How to buffer your children from the dangers of sexual promiscuity, drug abuse, and other self-destructive behavior * Using mealtime, bedtime, toilet-training, chores, allowance, and sibling rivalry as opportunities to help children develop their own sense of inner discipline.
All parents, regardless of age, income, or marital status, have the same goal-to do the best possible for their child. But despite one's good intentions, the life-enhancing abundance heaped on our children often becomes more than they need or can handle, and the line is crossed into overindulgence. In How Much is Enough?, best-selling parenting and family experts Clarke, Dawson, and Bredehoft offer an in-depth look at how damaging overindulgence is to children, affecting their ability to learn many of the important life skills they need to thrive as adults. In warm and empathetic language, the authors reveal the three different ways children are overindulged (giving too much, being over-nurturing, and providing soft structure), guide parents in determining whether they're doing something overindulgent, and show them how to do things differently. The truth is that overindulgence is not the badge of a bad parent; in fact, it comes directly from having a good and generous heart. Based on solid, groundbreaking research involving 1,200 parents and their children, How Much is Enough? gives parents the insight and advice they need to parent in an effective and loving way and put their children on track for a happy and successful life.
This indispensable book gives adults a proven plan to help children develop the life skills and internal discipline necessary to learn and thrive in today's society.
Following the logical progression of a child's development, the book uses upbeat activities and games that adults and children can share to ground themselves in Lesson One skills for use in everyday life. Offering much-needed answers to major problems gripping our culture, here is the book that anyone living and working with children has been waiting for -- a lesson plan that works for life.
Does your child constantly misbehave and ignore or refuse your requests for proper behavior? Is your relationship with your child based on conflict instead of mutual respect and cooperation? With the help of this groundbreaking book, you can create a positive, respectful, and rewarding relationship with your child.
Inside are proven techniques and procedures that provide a refreshing alternative to the ineffective extremes of punishment and permissiveness. Parents and teachers alike will discover how to effectively motivate the strong-willed child and achieve proper conduct.
With wisdom and humor, this practical, step-by-step guide gives readers the techniques they need to enlist the support and cooperation of their families to make life easier.
Papa Bear and the cubs are having sometrouble with chores -- they don't want to do them! When they decide to take a break from cleaning, Mama Bear plays along. But what will happen when the mess builds up . . . and up . . . and up?
Are you tired of rude replies, even primal grunts, coming from the mouths of your children? Do you wonder who switched your sweet child with this wild animal who's now throwing a temper tantrum in the middle of the restaurant? Whether you're training your two-year-old to say "please" or trying to talk with your teenage boy about his treatment of girls, you know that teaching your kids about manners is not an easy task.
Kids who are well mannered are more confident and successful and have better relationships. But how and where do you begin? In Taming Your Family Zoo, Donna Jones offers real-life stories, insight, and loads of wisdom on what it takes to raise a well-mannered child. With Donna's help, you'll be amazed at how easy (and fun!) teaching manners can be. In six weeks or less, you will see a marked difference in how your children interact with others and with you.