Tag: Chore Charts
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10 Creative Excuses My Kids Use to Avoid Their Chores
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I know I’m not alone in expecting my kids to pitch in around the house. They each have their own chore charts to help them keep track of their responsibilities, yet somehow, they still manage to come up with the most entertaining excuses for why their tasks remain undone.…
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Why Chore Charts Are a Complete Waste of Time
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the infamous chore chart: a once-promising tool that I swore I would never entertain again. Yet, here I am, staring at those energy-draining pieces of paper stuck to the fridge, mocking me with their smugness. “Let’s be clear, you little tyrants, we’ll never be allies.” A couple of years ago, I…
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My Kids Aren’t Great at Chore Charts, and I’m Okay with That
Get Pregnant Fast Chore charts — I’ve experimented with every type imaginable: magnetic, canvas, chalkboard, and even those flashy metallic star stickers. I’ve got reminders plastered in bathrooms to wipe toothpaste off the sink, notes in the laundry room to check pockets and avoid leaving sweaty socks in a pile, and messages taped to kitchen…