Tip #56: Use EVERYONE! To be reasonable, children under the age of two aren't very much help, but even a toddler can contribute to the efficient running of your home. Not to mention that the children will benefit from the responsibility of chores. According to the Bradly Hospital Parenting Guide: "The assignment of household chores serves several important teaching functions regarding social responsibility. It allows the child to experience both a sense of contribution to the family and a sense of accomplishment-and, in turn, it allows a sense of pride in that accomplishment. Pride is the key ingredient in the development of self-respect, which is the foundation for good mental health and happiness in life. Moreover, contributing to the family and feeling good about doing so strengthens the child's connection to the family." And, in my humble opinion, they contribute to the mess, it is only right that they contribute to the clean up after, right?
There are 47 days remaining in the year 2011. Are you making progress and do you plan on ending the year feeling accomplished? It is never too late! Shoot for the moon!!! :-)
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