We use mychoreninja...a website where you can create chore lists and assign them to your kids. Our kids like getting their chore on the computer and it takes out the problem of us not being consistent. In the past it was a pain to think of chores for the week and fill out charts, this has simplified it and the kids know what to expect so it helps.
for Owensark, I would have to change up the consequence. The children can pay you to do it with their most prized possessions or money. The consequence needs to be uncomfortable enough to make them want to remember to do the chore on their own.
Ok... I was not real keen on waking my boys- ages 4, 4, and 6. When I told them their room needed to be cleaned before bed, and I explained what would happen if they didn't. 3 times I woke them up in the middle of the night to clena their room. They cried the ENTIRE TIME- bawling, screaming, the whole 9 yards. The last time I told my son they needed to clean, he said to me, "Can you just wake me up in the middle of the night cuz I don't want to do it now." HOW do you deal with that???
Although I wouldn't wake my child up, you get the idea: make it easier for them to listen to you than it is to ignore/forget etc. and in a kind and empathetic manner. Their materials really are beneficial.
It's easy--do it NOW, or I'll tear your butt up NOW. Never fails.
larrytxeast 1 month ago
We use mychoreninja...a website where you can create chore lists and assign them to your kids. Our kids like getting their chore on the computer and it takes out the problem of us not being consistent. In the past it was a pain to think of chores for the week and fill out charts, this has simplified it and the kids know what to expect so it helps.
mistyolen 4 months ago
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thighmister 7 months ago
best phrase for cleaning up: "You keep the toys you pick up, I'll keep the toys I pick up" Then follow through.
Christc878 1 year ago 2
for Owensark, I would have to change up the consequence. The children can pay you to do it with their most prized possessions or money. The consequence needs to be uncomfortable enough to make them want to remember to do the chore on their own.
misscranky1 1 year ago
Ok... I was not real keen on waking my boys- ages 4, 4, and 6. When I told them their room needed to be cleaned before bed, and I explained what would happen if they didn't. 3 times I woke them up in the middle of the night to clena their room. They cried the ENTIRE TIME- bawling, screaming, the whole 9 yards. The last time I told my son they needed to clean, he said to me, "Can you just wake me up in the middle of the night cuz I don't want to do it now." HOW do you deal with that???
owensark 1 year ago
This is a great site to send parents. They can get the flavor of L & L before attending the full course.
kelleypeel 2 years ago
I think I would not wake them up. I would do an energy drain, or let them pay me in toys
mizikal 3 years ago
Although I wouldn't wake my child up, you get the idea: make it easier for them to listen to you than it is to ignore/forget etc. and in a kind and empathetic manner. Their materials really are beneficial.
osdeseolomejor 3 years ago