The subtle difference between cleaning the house versus your little one brushing their teethWhat’s the difference between telling a child to wash the dishes versus washing their face? Or what’s the difference between telling them to set the table versus packing their lunchbox? Some are household chores...
The common trait among all of these intrinsically-motivated behaviours is the quality of being “proactive"We as parents want our kids to take up responsibilities willingly. Not just for rewards. Kids who do this demonstrate intrinsic motivation. This means a desire to accomplish goals because of...
Routines can help kids to build crucial executive functioning skillsKids are bundles of energy. They learn new things at breakneck speed and display creativity in ways that many adults wish they could, sometimes.But one thing they need help with is structure and organization. That’s where a daily...
A gifted ‘spark’ means your child could benefit from the structure of a chore chart.Society may be obsessed with the idea of child prodigies. Movies, T.V. shows and pop culture, in general, have made it seem that daily routine is a breeze to a child prodigy!...
Here are some clear strategies to keep kids engaged while at home.You and your kids will be spending a lot more time together due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. But it doesn't mean we can't reinforce good behaviour.Many of you are working remotely or off...
Celebrities, do they assign chores like regular folks?Celebrity parents are just like us! Minus the big bank accounts and appearances on magazine covers. However, do all celebrities use a chore chart? Celebrities face the same challenges you face when it comes to rearing children. In...
Now's the time to empower ourselves to “make lemonade”.This week was a challenging one. Difficult on a global scale and equally as stressful on families. While health officials and governments are doing the best they can to minimize the risk and spread of COVID-19, the...
Most parents are not strangers to offering their kids rewards for completing their chores.If you want your son or daughter to do the dishes, take out the trash and generally be a “good boy or girl”, promise to buy them a new iPad beforehand. It’s only...
Childhood brain development and the stages of a child's growth can mean some chores will be more impactful than othersAs adults, most of us are on board with the idea of age being nothing but a number. But when it comes to the brain development of...
Kids crave instant gratification but benefit most from delayed gratification.The average attention span has fallen. What used to be 12 seconds has fallen to eight seconds. In fact, over 53% of mobile internet users will abandon a site if the page takes more than three seconds...