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 laundry and clean dishes and do all the adult ...

Children who regularly do chores tend to have higher self-esteem, be more patient, and be better equipped to handle frustration and responsibility. These skills can lead to greater success in ...

But you're doing your child a disservice by not getting them involved. Even toddlers can help tidy a room, for example, while older kids can make a sandwich for their lunch box. Chores for ...

Narrator Do you think parents coddle their children and don't give them as many chores as they used to? And do you see a detriment in that? T. Berry Brazelton Pediatrician I do think that parents ...

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?

According to a survey by Braun Research in 2014, 82% of grown-ups polled said they had regular chores when they were growing up, but only 28% reported asking their children to do any. Now is the ...