Most of us know in theory that giving our kids responsibilities at home is a good idea. Experts agree that assigning your children daily responsibilities should be a priority, because it has ...

Our kids gain privileges alongside responsibilities We also consider the impact responsibilities have on our kids' independence. Starting early (the toddler years), we encourage our kids to help ...

Columnist Emily Kulkus spent nearly a decade at The Syracuse Post-Standard as a reporter and editor before leaving to become a mom – her most challenging assignment to date. She lives in Strathmore ...

Of course, despite not doing the same chores as their older counterparts, kids today still benefit from taking part in their own set of household responsibilities. While they look different in an ...

Instilling a sense of community service in children at a young age helps cultivate lifelong habits of kindness and responsibility. By volunteering, particularly at libraries, children learn empathy ...

Set "no phone zones" during meals and family time. Show kids that boredom is okay—they don’t always need screens to stay occupied. How you handle job, workplace stress and responsibility Kids are ...

FAFO parenting is a viral trend teaching kids responsibility by allowing natural consequences. Learn how this hands-off ...

We also consider the impact responsibilities have on our kids' independence. Starting early (the toddler years), we encourage our kids to help us with household chores like emptying the dishwasher ...

The author and her husband give independence to their kids like the one she had growing up as a latchkey kid.Courtesy of Friends & Lovers Photography ...