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Bribes & Allowance Don't Work! How to Motivate Kids to Do Chores Without Power Struggles! | 34
Manage episode 346350770 series 3302049
Ah, chores! Similar to mealtime, bedtime, and potty training, chores are a perfect breeding ground for power struggles!
Now I actually like to frame chores as family contributions because it helps set the stage for why we do these things in the first place.
It's important we establish routines around family contributions because it sends our kids the clear message that they matter! Our kids come to learn that they play a huge role in keeping the family running smoothly and their contributions make a difference (which boosts their self esteem and feelings of significance).
It also teaches them:
Life skills
Work ethic
Appreciate the work of others
Curbs entitlement
Teaches independence
I'm a huge fan of beginning to teach this practice during the toddler years because again, it sends a strong message that everyone contributes to the family (all year long) no matter how young or busy you are.
But I get it, it's not always so easy to motivate our kids to actually want to do their chores so in this week's episode, I discuss:
The best (and easiest) way to enlist more cooperation when it comes to chores
Simple ways to start a chore routine
3 tips for enlisting more cooperation during chores
Don’t forget to download my free chore checklists for a list of age appropriate chores and a chore chart to help you get started! - www.themompsychologist.com/chores
55 episodes
Manage episode 346350770 series 3302049
Ah, chores! Similar to mealtime, bedtime, and potty training, chores are a perfect breeding ground for power struggles!
Now I actually like to frame chores as family contributions because it helps set the stage for why we do these things in the first place.
It's important we establish routines around family contributions because it sends our kids the clear message that they matter! Our kids come to learn that they play a huge role in keeping the family running smoothly and their contributions make a difference (which boosts their self esteem and feelings of significance).
It also teaches them:
Life skills
Work ethic
Appreciate the work of others
Curbs entitlement
Teaches independence
I'm a huge fan of beginning to teach this practice during the toddler years because again, it sends a strong message that everyone contributes to the family (all year long) no matter how young or busy you are.
But I get it, it's not always so easy to motivate our kids to actually want to do their chores so in this week's episode, I discuss:
The best (and easiest) way to enlist more cooperation when it comes to chores
Simple ways to start a chore routine
3 tips for enlisting more cooperation during chores
Don’t forget to download my free chore checklists for a list of age appropriate chores and a chore chart to help you get started! - www.themompsychologist.com/chores
55 episodes
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