Getting your kids to do household chores is always a challenge. A typical scenario would involve a parent and a kid arguing about neglected chores. Some children would even resort to pouting and mumbling, while others will choose to ignore you. A lot of drama has to happen before your child finally heads off to the kitchen to wash the dishes or to the bedroom to clean up and organize. Even throwing the trash can be a burden for some kids.
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7 Outdoor Chores for Kids to Teach them New Skills
If it’s the parents’ responsibility to manage the household, do you think kids should have chores? Definitely. Kids gain a lot from doing chores or any small task. Household tasks are beneficial learning opportunities for them. Giving them chores doesn’t mean you’re taking out their opportunity to “just be kids”. You’re actually helping them learn about life skills that will be useful later in their lives. You’re teaching them responsibility and self-reliance. You’re building a strong work ethic in them. Most importantly, giving them chores help you create special moments or a chance to bond with your kids.
10 House Cleaning Tips That Save Time and Money
Do you know the 10 best house cleaning tips that save time and money? I have met a few working mums who say they find it easier to have a dirty house until the weekend. That is something I find completely insane because, from my experience, a clean house actually saves you money and time […]
A Complete Guide to Washing Different Fabrics
Do you know how to wash different fabrics? Here is a complete guide. Keeping your clothes clean is as important to your health as it is to your appearance. However, clothes do not just mean what we wear. In fact, we are surrounded by clothes in our daily lives, it could be your bed sheets, […]
4 Simple Ways to Get Your Kids Excited about Chores
Are there any ways to get your kids excited about chores? Designed by Freepik The vast majority of children strongly dislike chores. But, at some point, having your kids help you with a few chores around the house is a necessary evil. Not only are you teaching them some valuable skills, but you’re finally getting […]
Five kids, 24 hours: this is how you (don’t) work
Family and/or work: a never ending dilemma. How is it possible to work with five kids, if my workplace is just a work station in the corner of the living room? Is it even possible? Before I start talking about how I try to manage my family and blogging, which is considered to be my […]
DIY Your Own Eco Cleaning Products
A store bought product is not always the best choice someone can go for, especially concerning health and environmental issues. Do you know how to diy your own eco cleaning products? There are enough recipes for home made cleaning products that are not only effective but a lot more affordable than a branded product from […]
Green Home Cleaning Hacks
7 DIY green home cleaning hacks that work. When it comes to cleaning our house, we are too dependent on chemical cleaning products. But chemical cleaning products can harm our skin and eyes. Fortunately, there are very effective natural ingredients that we can use to clean our bathrooms, kitchens and living rooms. These eco-friendly […]
6 Quick Laundry Tips for Super-sized Families
Anyone with a large family knows missing a day of laundry can result in an overflowing laundry room. Large families have large laundry piles, and it’s an endless battle keeping up with the mountains of clothes you’re certain belongs to your family and the family next door. It’s never any fun to deal with laundry, […]
3 Cleaning Chores that would make Your Kid a Better Student
Are there any cleaning chores that would make your kid a better student? Cleaning sometimes can be a very tedious chore. It requires a lot of time, efforts and persistence. This is the reason why so many students stay away from it. Parents have very hard time, persuading them to do any kind of […]