Teaching Kids That Goals Are Earned, Not Given
Kids can hold a goal far longer than most parents expect. Here is how to set one up so the effort teaches, and what to do when they slow down halfway.
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Tips, research, and practical advice on teaching kids responsibility through chores and goal-setting.
RSS FeedHow to Start an Allowance System That Actually Works
A practical guide to starting a chore-based allowance: which chores should pay, how much, and the simple rules that keep the system running past week two.
Why Your Chore Chart Stopped Working (And What to Do Instead)
Chore charts work for a week and then die. Here is why they fail by design, and the four changes that make kids want to do chores instead.
Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids: What Your Child Can Handle at Every Stage
A practical guide to what children can handle at every age, from toddlers to teens, with tips for making chores stick at each stage.
Why Harvard Researchers Say Chores Are the Best Predictor of Your Child's Success (And How to Make Them Stick)
The Harvard Study of Adult Development found that childhood chores predict adult success better than almost anything else. Here is what the research says, and how to make chores stick in your family.