Chores: Teaching children the value of work can be a difficult task especially nowadays with our busy schedules. However, instilling the importance of a hard work ethic and contributing to the work around their home builds character and lifelong lessons in children.
Children need to feel valued and want to feel important in their family. When you start teaching your children the value of work and helping around the home from an early age your children will grow up into kind and considerate young adults.
Do you struggle with getting your children to help around the house? I'd love to hear what ages you are struggling with and what your struggles seem to be.
Our featured post from last week is Finding Contentment in the Midst of Change by Phyllis Sather
Teach Your Kids All About Chores:
The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Chores
Just a Mess (A Little Critter Book)
There's a Tornado in Our House
Battle of the Chores: Junior Discovers Debt
Helpful Books & Resources:
Melissa & Dough Magnetic Chore Chart
How to Get Your Kids Begging For Chores
Cleaning House: A Mom's 12-Month Experiment to Rid Her Home of Youth Entitlement
Now for the Link-Up Party!
This list has our topics for 2016, but you don't have to stick to that, anything reading and family related is welcome. Our hosts will still share a themed selection each week, but our link up will be for anything family friendly – always. If you'd like to join us as a co-host, please contact Katie.
- Katie @ Paradise Praises {Facebook} {Pinterest} {Twitter}
- Tara @ Embark on the Journey {Facebook} {Pinterest} {Twitter}
- Jeanae @ Just Jeanae {Facebook} {Pinterest} {Twitter}
- Dawnita @ Prairie Dust Trail {Facebook} {Pinterest} {Twitter}
- Anne @ My Learning Table {Facebook} {Pinterest} {Twitter}