The key is to make a game out of whatever chore you want them to help with. Yes, it takes imagination and patience but with a reward (picnic, beach, zoo, favorite frozen treat, or even “planting” an object for them to find) to entice, it’s a start to their gaining a sense of pride in having accomplished something on their own.
rekam Premium Member over 3 years ago
Kate can’t seem to get her grandchildren to help her with anything.
The childinme over 3 years ago
The key is to make a game out of whatever chore you want them to help with. Yes, it takes imagination and patience but with a reward (picnic, beach, zoo, favorite frozen treat, or even “planting” an object for them to find) to entice, it’s a start to their gaining a sense of pride in having accomplished something on their own.
admiree2 over 3 years ago
Sounds good if it means you will not be seen or heard.
Chithing Premium Member over 3 years ago
Living at sea level, it’s never been simple for me to have a basement. It’d be more like an indoor pool.
Barnabus Blackoak over 3 years ago
in that case you’ll be next to the rats and the shadow demons…
I'll fly away over 3 years ago
He’ll be next to the washer and dryer.
WCraft Premium Member over 3 years ago
What about the attic?
Martin 78 over 3 years ago
You’ll be next to the washer and the dryer.
Martin 78 over 3 years ago
Even better. You’ll be next to the laundry chute, the washer and the dryer.
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member over 3 years ago
Or next to the furnace