Little children's chores....

Chores are a part of our lives and in most cases, to our children's disgust, part of theirs.

Here are some ideas to get the ball rolling at a young age. My daughter is 3yrs old and loves to do all of these things (not always yet but slow

*Ask them to help you make your bed, not theirs. They might then find it exciting to make their own all by themselves and do it properly.

*Ask them to brush your teeth. They might just then let you brush theirs and get better at brushing their own.

*Do the dishes together after a meal, maybe make it a family chore.

*Play with them when it is time to tidy the playroom/bedroom, makes it fun putting things away and they learn where things go.

*Ask them to help you prepare dinner, this will teach them to appreciate all food and show an interest in what they are eating.

*Letting them chose where to sit at the dinner table by setting the table...sneaky one.

These are just some of the many chores that can be helpful around the home for us a parents plus we are teaching our children to think and do things for themselves.

This is such a big part of life when we move out of home! How many of us found it hard when we left home if we didn't have the basic domestic knowledge. Sounds silly, not at all.

I couldn't cook for the life of me and had to teach myself over the years and still struggle because I didn't have a clue to start with. I am sure I would enjoy it more if I grew up loving to cook and appreciate food.If you never had to make your own bed or tidy your own room, are you a messy adult or an absolute neat freak!!

It really does make such a difference in our adult lives and so much more when we have our own children.I believe the key is to do the chores with our children until they are old enough or it becomes habit in their everyday life at home.

Wow you have actually just spent some quality time with them as well, what a reward for both of you!

Rewards - mmm, big issue, I like rewards but at a young age I believe you just give with thanks/big hugs and lots of positive reaction. You can deal with other rewards when they are older and understand life a bit more.

What angel children you would have when they have sleep overs!