They may tell us they hate chores, but kids who help around the house report feeling accomplished and competent, not to mention happy ...

Chores can teach kids life skills and responsibility—but should parents pay for them? A Cleveland Clinic psychologist offers ...

Nagging is one way to get kids helping out at home, but introducing children to the concept of chores so they’re seen in a positive light, rather than a negative, is much more likely to inspire ...

Eshleman says chores can help teach children responsibility and time management, but parents should be flexible.

But chores aren’t about perfection; they’re about practice. Think of them as little life lessons in action. When kids help around the house, they learn valuable skills that will stick with ...

LOS ANGELES - Whether it’s taking out the trash or helping with groceries, chores are part of everyday life—but when it comes to kids, parents often wonder: What tasks are appropriate ...

While some of this “helping” isn’t actually that helpful, there is strong evidence that you should require your kids to do chores anyway. Research demonstrates that kids who have regular ...

Implementing a schedule for your children when it comes to chores may be difficult at first, but there are ways to do that.

The “family chore chart” only works half of the time, if at all. Would giving the kids a financial incentive solve the problem? We let Jacqueline (graphic designer, 45) and her son (school student, 13 ...

Yet doing household chores is good for children’s development. “It gives life skills that help them become more independent. It fosters a sense of responsibility,” says O’Reilly ...