In trying to ease their children's lives, many parents fall into snowplough parenting, removing challenges instead of ...

Whether it’s cleaning, doing laundry or grocery shopping, most of us can agree that chores are just a part of life as an adult. But, what about when it comes to kids? Should they have chores? And if ...

A recent report shows changes in family chores but here's why experts aren't sold on the approach.

Whether clearing the table after dinner, folding the laundry, or sweeping the kitchen floor, it’s quicker and easier to do it yourself, and you’ll do a better job. Besides, your child’s life is so ...

Housework seems simple, but for many parents it’s fraught with emotion. It’s easy to slide into thinking that when our children don’t pick up, it means they don’t love us or they don’t respect us. We ...

Chores are a great way to teach kids about teamwork, responsibility and independence, which is why it’s almost never too young to start, according to parenting expert Julia Dennison, the executive ...

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