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Chores 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.
H Time it! If a chore is assigned, give a time frame 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 children’s diligent follow-through.
H 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.
H 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.
This Industry Insight was co-authored by the owners of The Goddard Schools located in
Moon Township & Wexford. Dina Speranza & Carol Maier (left) are the owners of The
Goddard School® located at 800 Commerce Avenue in Moon Township. Mark & Jennifer
Rebstock (right) are the owners of The Goddard School® located at 3000 Brooktree Road,
Wexford. Goddard offers both full- and part-time infant/toddler/preschool/kindergarten
programs. For more information, visit www.goddardschool.com.
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