Your child could offer to help
their siblings with their chores or make their beds for them one morning.
Not exact matches
Though the title might imply otherwise, Playful Parenting deals
with the not - so - fun parts of parenting too: tantrums,
sibling rivalry, and household
chores.
This proven - positive parenting technique has been used to help kids overcome such common behaviour problems as bedtime procrastination and sleep disturbances, getting along
with siblings or friends, getting ready for school and other events on time, doing
chores, and completing homework without fuss.
Maybe you need tips for dealing
with a clingy child, teaching
chores, organizing craft supplies, outings
with little ones, delayed milestones, angry children or
sibling rivalry... or do you want more education - oriented information?
A evening packed
with solid practical advice for parents of children from toddlers to teenagers, that shows how to utilize the very stuff of family life —
chores, mealtime,
sibling rivalry, toilet training, bedtime, allowances and more — to create a home environment in which children can become self - disciplined, compassionate, responsible, resourceful, resilient human beings who can act in their own best interest, stand up for themselves and exercise their own rights while respecting the rights and legitimate needs of others.
For example, if a child is focused on pestering a
sibling, try interesting the child in a different activity in another room or engage the child in performing a
chore together
with you.
There are no excuses now, your child is old enough to help
with chores and other household duties, such as making dinner, watching younger
siblings, attending to sick or older relatives, and even managing things for a little bit while you're busy or at work.
Arrange playdates for older
siblings: Pick up her older kids and let them play
with your kids or others outside of their home to allow mom time to bond
with her baby or get some
chores done.
This is illustrated in Antrobus v. Antrobus, 2010 BCCA 356, where, before a confrontation
with the appellant - parents, the respondent - daughter acted in her youth to carry out the majority of household
chores, cared for her two younger
siblings, and worked, without pay, for their business.