When to teach: Ages 5-7
Key teaching tool: Basic chores
Life lesson plan: Establish two specific, daily chores. For example, at 5, kids can put toys away or help set the table.
Key teaching tool: Chores with consequences
Life lesson plan: Let them watch and help you. Then let them complete tasks on their own. Praise a job well done. If a chore is done incorrectly, suggest a trick that will help correct the problem for next time.
Helpful parenting tip: Set up a "star chart" reward system, awarding a star for a week's worth of successfully completed chores. Stars are redeemed for money, privileges, or other rewards. Apply previously agreed-upon consequences if chores aren't done.
Continued on page 2: Life Tip 2: How to manage health care.
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