For parents, it's often shocking how much more cleaning is required once kids are added to the mix. From sweeping up spilled cereal to organizing a playroom full of toys, it can be overwhelming to ...

I used to try to take care of everything in my household, but eventually, something had to give. We started asking our three kids — ages 14, 11, and 5 — to start pitching in with chores. We don't pay ...

It's safe to say, not many people look forward to completing household chores, especially at the end of a long day or week. Unless you find scrubbing, sweeping, sorting, and folding relaxing, you ...

As we venture into 2025, we may be thinking about ways to improve our lives in the new year. New year’s resolutions are easy to make, but also easy to break. But what if there were ways to improve the ...

I got the idea to charge for chores after seeing a lawn sign by some enterprising individual who wanted to get paid for putting up stranger’s Christmas lights.

Marriage is not just about love and companionship, it is also about cooperation and partnership in everyday life. One of the most telling signs of equality and respect in a household is how couples ...

Troubled tweens and teens need to feel loved, valued, and respected. Household chores can be a surprisingly powerful tool in a parent's toolbox for helping that happen.

From family to family, there is no “right” or “wrong” when it comes to parents assigning or not assigning adolescent chores. Partly, I think, the decision can depend on personal history. Source: Carl ...