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When my kids were around five years old, I started establishing a chore routine with them
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Really just teaching them age-appropriate tasks they could do as members of our family to help to contribute to our home functioning well
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Not only does this really teach them some good habits and skills, but it takes all of the burden off of me
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We do zone cleaning for the most part, and I have my kids complete a short chore both in the morning and the afternoon
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I actually write in a reminder to complete chores in their online homeschool planner just to make sure they don't forget
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Chores must be completed before any electronics time. When they're little, choose chores that are simple and easy
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You might be surprised at how much they love to help. Dusting furniture, cleaning windows, making their bed, folding small towels, things like that
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And laundry. Teach them early on how to do their laundry. That's my biggest tip
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Change up their chores every once in a while and adjust with them as they grow
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Don't expect perfection in the beginning, but take time to teach them how to do their job appropriately and encourage them for their efforts
