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One of the problems facing moms everywhere is the simple fact that it is usually easier to do\u00a0things yourself than to ask one of the kids for help. As a result, moms typically take care of a lot\u00a0of the household chores each day, which is one of the reasons why they are so exhausted as the\u00a0sun goes down and the moon appears.<\/p>\n

Studies have shown that it is actually better to allow your kids to do things for themselves so that\u00a0they develop a positive sense of independence<\/a>. What can you do now that will help your child to\u00a0become more secure in his ability to take care of himself? Actually, you can do quite a bit, and\u00a0here are a few tips to get you started.<\/p>\n

Provide the Opportunity<\/strong>
\nThe more chances you give your child to complete a task on his own, the more likely it is that\u00a0he will do so. You might find yourself surprised at how eager your child is to help out at home.\u00a0My kids always had chores<\/a>, and believe it or not, their friends would request a set of chores they\u00a0could do whenever they came over for a play date. Many of them didn’t have any responsibilities\u00a0at home, and doing chores made them feel important.<\/p>\n

Modify the Task<\/strong>
\nIf you aren’t quite comfortable in having to go behind your child to pick up the socks that fell out\u00a0of the laundry pile he was carrying for you, try modifying the task so that it is simpler to handle.\u00a0For example, provide an appropriately sized basket so that your child can carry it easily. Here’s\u00a0another example: if your child is too small to reach the dishes in order to help you set the table,\u00a0simply ask him to put out the napkins and placemats. It’s usually easy to modify a task to make\u00a0it manageable for the child’s age and size, and this is a great way to encourage independence in\u00a0your child without making yourself crazy.\"if <\/picture><\/p>\n

Do It Together
\n<\/strong>If you want your child to learn how to complete a task successfully, it’s important to do it\u00a0together the first few times. This way, you can prevent mistakes from happening and avoid\u00a0any bad habits that might develop without the proper guidance. If you want your child to rinse\u00a0the dishes before placing them in the dishwasher, make sure that you fully explain what your\u00a0expectation is. The best way to do\u00a0so is by example, so rinse the dishes and load the dishwasher\u00a0together for the first few times.<\/p>\n

Ask for Requests
\n<\/strong>Allowing your child an opportunity to select a chore on his own not only encourages a sense of\u00a0independence, but it also provides you with some insight into the type of tasks that your child\u00a0feels comfortable doing. Giving your kid the ability to select his own chores<\/a> is a good way to\u00a0show that you respect his decision-making skills, at least in situations involving household tasks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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