Here you go parents- the science is on your side to get the kids to help out around the house this weekend! According to a new study in Psychology Today, having your kids help out with household chores improved academic performance, independence, and overall life satisfaction. In short, kids doing chores is a good thing.
Child development experts are piggybacking off this new study with some advice…
- Start Early– Kids as young as two or three years old can pick up their toys or wipe off the countertops.
- Be Consistent– Follow a routine so your child knows what to expect.
- Don’t Expect Perfection– If your child is helping with a willing attitude, don’t criticize the job they’re doing. Instead, make sure you provide plenty of praise and encouragement.
- Be Specific!– “Clean your room,” can be interpreted in many ways. Instead, try giving more detailed directions such as, “Pick up your dirty laundry and put your toys on the shelf.”
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