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Ask someone who grew up in the 1960s about childhood chores and they will not start with "unloading the dishwasher." Their ...

Dr. Erica Lee, a psychologist at Boston Children's Hospital, shares advice for parents about having kids pitch in around the ...

Getting kids involved in chores can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be a battle. By using creative methods, you can motivate your children to take part in household tasks and even have fun in ...

Getting children to do chores is difficult no matter how many kids you have unless you are raising them in an Indigenous community in Mexico where kids as young as 1 assist at home and by ages 6 to 8 ...

Chores are often thought of as tiring and tedious. They are seen as the duties one must complete before doing something that’s actually fun, relaxing on the couch, or getting privileges or an ...

Long before smart homes, dishwashers that practically think for themselves, and subscription services, chores were a regular—and often time-consuming—part of daily life. Baby Boomers grew up in an era ...

My large home felt quiet and empty after my husband died. My son suggested I host his friend whose housing fell through at a nearby college. Since then, I've hosted several young adults. Instead of ...