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INDUSTRY INSIGHT
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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.
k 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.
k 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.
k Time it! If a chore is assigned, give a time frame for
completing it. If not, your child may realize he/she 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.
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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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