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#67: Why Kids Don’t Help Around the House

Unlocking Cooperation at Home: Why Kids Don’t Help Around the House and How to Inspire Change**

In the bustling rhythm of modern family life, parents often find themselves at their wits’ end, wondering why their kids don’t readily help around the house. It’s a dilemma that spans households and generations, and today, I want to explore the root causes of this common issue and share some insights that might just turn the tide in your home.

One casual day, this question pierced through my thoughts: Why do kids seem so reluctant to help around the house? As I mulled over it, I realized that the answers lie within a complex web of influences, both external and internal to the child, as well as the dynamics between parents themselves.

Are They Not Helping, Or Are We Not Understanding?

The initial question naturally spiraled into deeper questions: Is it the kids themselves? Is it us, the parents? Is it our partner who’s perhaps doing things differently? Or is it a blend of all of these factors? To gain clarity, and what I normally tend to do is to lay everything out on the “table” to dissect these possibilities further.

Miscellaneous

Podcast#13: The ultimate guide to hosting a birthday party!

Dianne / March 31, 2022

Now that things are starting to go back to some kind of normal and restrictions are going to be lifted, MANY of us are jumping for JOY because our social calendars are about to get filled up!

So this means plans are going to be made, which ALSO means we’re entering into the world of gatherings and celebrations…

If you haven’t done so already and are kind of nervous or apprehensive about hosting birthday parties, this episode is for you!

It’s been a very LONG 2 years, right? And like MANY kids and parents out there, they’re going to want to hit the ground running with making up for all the virtual and drive-by birthday parties.

And there are some who might feel like they’ve forgotten HOW it all works. In fact, it might be overwhelming. And that’s OK.

If you find yourself needing just a little reminder of how to go about throwing a kid’s birthday party, or your pre-pandemic babies and toddlers – are now big kids ready to invite all their buddies and besties to their birthday parties …

…and the thought of entertaining ALL these kids is cause for a little panic, I’ve got you covered.

In today’s episode, I’m going to take you through all the things to consider when organizing your kid’s birthday party whether it’s at a venue or at home.