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Does your mom seem super busy all the time? Your mom works hard to keep your home running for you and your family. You can show her how much you appreciate her by helping out with chores around the house. Not only will it make your mom happy, but it will build up your skills and teach you responsibility, too.[1] Read through this article for some simple chores you can get started on today to help your mom out.
Things You Should Know
- Clean up after yourself to make your mom smile. If you've left a mess on your desk, on your bed, or in your room, tidy up.
- Help with household chores that your mom normally handles. For instance, set the table or take out the trash.
- Ask your mom what you can do to help her if you're not sure. She'll probably really appreciate your thoughtfulness!
Steps
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Parenting SpecialistsTry normalizing household tasks as activities that are as expected as waking up in the morning. One main way to do this is to do part of the housework together as a family. For example, everyone contributes to dinner prep, or the family might clean an entire room together on a Saturday. This not only gets the work done, it also does a better job of positioning chores as expected and a normal part of living in a household.
References
- ↑ Wits End Parenting. Parenting Specialists. Expert Interview. 5 March 2020.
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- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/focused.html
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- ↑ https://www.chop.edu/news/chores-and-kids-how-much-should-you-expect
- ↑ https://pathways.org/chores-right-child/
- ↑ https://raisingchildren.net.au/toddlers/family-life/routines-rituals/chores-for-children
- ↑ https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Chores_and_Children-125.aspx
- ↑ https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/Pages/Household-Chores-for-Adolescents.aspx
- ↑ https://raisingchildren.net.au/toddlers/family-life/chores/chores-for-children
- ↑ Wits End Parenting. Parenting Specialists. Expert Interview. 5 March 2020.
- ↑ https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/Pages/Household-Chores-for-Adolescents.aspx
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- ↑ https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Chores_and_Children-125.aspx
- ↑ Wits End Parenting. Parenting Specialists. Expert Interview. 5 March 2020.
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If you want to help out your busy mother around the house, try taking over a task she usually does, like preparing lunch for your siblings. Another option could be to put your dishes in the dishwasher after eating or wash them up in the sink. If you'd rather help look after your pets, make sure they have food and water, and are walked regularly. Then, encourage your siblings to follow your example by planning a "Mom's day off" when all of you will take over the chores for a day to give your mom a break. To find out how you can keep your own room clean and how to encourage others to help out around the house, read on!