Kids can (and almost always should) help around the house. My kiddos actually love doing chores! We mix it up with a fun chore chart. Every day, they check the fridge to see what their 2 chores are. And my kiddos are little: 5-8. Even so, one is quite an expert at sweeping, one is awesome at folding laundry, and one is a super mopper.
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Cleaning up the dried out play-doh! |
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Master Sweeper ;) |
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Dusting with natural, safe cleaning products. |
I love using Freshana Naturals because they're so safe for my kiddos to use and don't have any kind of overpowering scent like so many other cleaners we've used. They have everything including products for laundry, pets, kitchen, floors, and you can even get them at better deals with their cleaning kits. I've tried their laundry detergent, odor eliminator (definitely needed this one after getting our new puppy--and it works!), all-purpose cleaner, and air purifier (I especially love this stuff b/c I hate lysol and this works just as good but leaves no weird, chemically smell!)
So here's a handy list of what chores young children are capable of based on their ages:
Ages 2-3
Help make the bed
Pick up toys and books
Take laundry to the laundry room.
Help feed pets
Help wipe up messes
Dust with socks on their hands
Mop in areas with help
Ages 4 and 5
(In addition to the above)
Clear and set the table
Dust
Help out in cooking and preparing food
Carry and put away groceries
Ages 6-8
(In addition to the above)
Take care of pets (feed and water, etc.)
Sweep
Put away dishes
Fold and put away laundry
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