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Podcast, Raise Responsible Kids

#91: The First Chore Every Kid Over 7 Should Learn

If your kids help around the house but you still feel like everything ultimately falls on you, you’re not imagining it.
In this episode of the Organized-ish Parent Podcast, we’re breaking down why chores don’t actually reduce your workload — and what to do instead.

Because here’s the truth: chores aren’t about cleaning. They’re about ownership.

You’ll learn:
– Why kids “help” but responsibility doesn’t stick

– The 3 conditions that make chores actually work

– The first chore every kid over 7 should learn

– How to stop doing everything yourself without guilt

If you want to raise capable, responsible kids and lighten your mental load, this is where to start.