Nagging is one way to get kids helping out at home ... child a choice of which tasks to do and when to do them. Have a chore chart at the ready (like this one, from Walmart), and encourage ...

LOS ANGELES - Whether it’s taking out the trash or helping with groceries, chores are part of everyday life—but when it comes to kids, parents often wonder: What tasks are appropriate ...

The drama. But that last complaint resonates. Every family handles chores differently. Some parents hold off to “let kids be kids,” with the idea that children will eventually learn how to do ...

Whether it’s cleaning, doing laundry or grocery shopping, most of us can agree that chores are just a part of life as an adult. But, what about when it comes to kids? Should they have chores?

Whether it’s cleaning, doing laundry or grocery shopping, most of us can agree that chores are just a part of life as an adult. But, what about when it comes to kids? Should they have chores?

While some of this “helping” isn’t actually that helpful, there is strong evidence that you should require your kids to do chores anyway. Research demonstrates that kids who have regular ...