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Building Responsibility, Independence in Kids

Doing Chores Helps Your Child Develop Responsibility

Doing Chores Helps Your Child Develop Responsibility

Follow these tips on ways you can use chores to teach responsibility. Read more.

Make Cleanup Time Easier

Make Cleanup Time Easier

Straightening up is an important skill, not just because it makes things look nice but also because it teaches children about responsibility and respect. Read more.

12 Things That Will Affect a Middle Schooler’s Grades

12 Things That Will Affect a Middle Schooler’s Grades

Teach your child that there are certain things the most successful middle school students consistently do, such as arrive to class on time and ask questions. Read more.

Printable: Chore Charts

Printable: Chore Charts

Our chore charts will help you enlist the efforts of your kids in tackling the neverending jobs around the house and will help them learn responsibility. Read more.

Routines Provide the Foundation for Your Child’s Independence

Routines Provide the Foundation for Your Child’s Independence

Teaching kids to be responsible works best when routines are established. They also save you from nagging and allow your child to know what’s expected of him. Read more.

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