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INDUSTRY INSIGHT CHILD CARE SPONSORED CONTENT WHISTLE C WHILE YOU WORK hores are a valuable life activity for everyone. They help fulfill our basic need to feel needed and contribute to our household. Helping others, and doing a good job at it, helps boost children’s self-esteem, while making them feel more confident, competent and valuable. However, getting children to put down the toys, turn off the television and get off the couch to help clean, declutter and spruce up the house isn’t an easy chore in itself! Here are some great ways to motivate children of any age to consistently get their chores done, while minimizing the moaning and groaning. • Keep a list of chores for every member of the family—even Mom and Dad. This helps children see that no one in the house is exempt from doing their fair share of the housework. If they see in black and white what Mom and Dad do each day, their chores may seem like less of a hassle. • Don’t expect perfection. When introducing a new chore, show your children how it is done first and then let them do it their way. It may not be exactly how you’d like it to be done, but at least they’re making an effort. Don’t step in and take over or redo the chore after they have finished. Next time, offer some tips on how to do it better. They’ll learn eventually and be encouraged to keep up with it. • Time it! If a chore is assigned, give a timeframe for completing it. If not, your children may realize they can put it off until you or someone else takes care of it. When a chore is completed properly and on time, offer appreciation and praise for your child’s diligent follow-through. READY. SET. GOddard! CALL TODAY We help children explore and discover their interests through play in a safe environment. We provide ample opportunities for fun learning experiences, promoting a lifelong love of learning in literacy, science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. CALL TODAY! This Industry Insight was written by Mark & Jennifer Rebstock. Prior to opening The Goddard School in Wexford, Mark Rebstock was training manager for a national utility company and Jennifer worked in early childhood education. 3000 Brooktree Road, Wexford, PA 15090 724.935.1100 or www.goddardschool.com. WEXFORD • 724-935-1100 3000 Brooktree Road GoddardSchool.com The Goddard Schools are operated by independent franchisees under a license agreement with Goddard Systems, Inc. Programs and ages may vary. © Goddard Systems, Inc. 2018. License #00106304 , # 102041650-0001 PINE-RICHLAND ❘ SPRING 2018 15

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