Parenting is Child's Play : Responsibility

Henry is a big help around the house.

He really is.

When he's in the mood.

I'd like to implement a chore system in our house, but before doing so, I asked Sarah, founder of füdoo Boards, how to do it. As well as inquiring about why its important for kids to have some responsibilities.

How can I raise a responsible child?

It looks like I'm right on track with starting this with Henry at this age. Sarah says, "It is time to begin talking about helping the family unit when your child is about three years old. Your child can perform simple jobs and feel great satisfaction for helping the family."

Sarah named off just a few benefits of allowing children to take on chores and responsibilities :

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Parenting is Child's Play : Routine

Routine. Routine. Routine.

We all hear about it from day one of being a parent.
You need to get them on a routine!

So what's the big deal?

Why do our kids need a routine?

I posed this question to Erin O'Keefe, MA, PCI Certified Parent Coach of The Intentional Parent. 

When a child knows what to expect, their world is more comfortable, it makes sense.  

Erin explains what routines do for the child:

• A routine lets a child know what to expect.
• A routine provides them with a sense that life is predictable.  
• A routine is calming, providing a child with a sense of security.  

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