When can I start giving chores to my children?

Although it starts off with Mum and Dad doing everything for the baby, when the baby has grown into a toddler and then a young child, jobs can be redistributed. Numerous parents have asked me what age a child should be before they can do anything like a little job around home. Children should be […]

How to positively encourage kids to help with chores

We can all relate to the stress of trying to encourage your kids to help with chores. Sometimes just the thought of asking your child to “clean their room” can cause a tantrum. But, with the right strategies and mindset, chores can become a positive experience for both you and your child! Kids may need […]

How to be consistent – the key to effective parenting

Being consistent is the single most effective way of parenting. And you have to be consistently consistent in order for it to work. If you fail to be consistent just once you will have ruined some of your hard work. But don’t give up, because eventually it gets easier. Here are some helpful tips for […]

5 ways to get your kids to help tidy up!

How do we get our kids to take responsibility for their things and get them to put their toys and clothes away, as opposed to stuffing them under the bed so you won’t find them? I’m always amazed that an empty wardrobe with dozens of hangers isn’t as inviting as shoving the clothes in a […]

But why should children help with the washing?

Why is it important that children assist with the clothes washing? Firstly, it is an activity that needs to be done. So there is no adding to a parents’ already busy day. Secondly, there’s an abundance of skills that can be learned when helping with the washing.