By a slightly frazzled parent in Archway, North London Intro: My House Is Not a Crime Scene – It Just Has a Teenager In It I used to think I was a laid-back parent. You know, the cool kind who lets their kid be themselves, listens to indie podcasts, and makes sourdough. Then my child …
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Should You Use Incentives To Encourage Your Kids To Help With The Cleaning?
Parenting is a lot like being a tiny, underpaid CEO of a chaotic, biscuit-crumb-covered start-up. The workforce (your kids) is unmotivated, the office (your house) is a disaster, and the payroll (your patience) is stretched thin. So, should you offer incentives to get your little employees to do some cleaning? The short answer: yes, but …
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How To Teach Your Kids To Clean Without Nagging
Getting kids to clean can feel like a never-ending battle. You ask, and they ignore you. You ask again, and suddenly, you’re the villain. But what if there was a way to get them to clean up without turning your home into a battleground? Here’s how to make cleaning a natural part of their routine—without …
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