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Bribes & Allowance Don't Work! How to Motivate Kids to Do Chores Without Power Struggles!

The Mom Psychologist
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Bribes & Allowance Don't Work! How to Motivate Kids to Do Chores Without Power Struggles! //Don’t forget to download my free chore checklists for a list of age appropriate chores and a chore chart to help you get started! - www.themompsychologist.com/chores // Ah, chores! Similar to mealtime, bedtime, and potty training, chores are a perfect breeding ground for power struggles!     Now I actually like to frame chores as family contributions because it helps set the stage for why we do these things in the first place.     It's important we establish routines around family contributions because it sends our kids the clear message that they matter! Our kids come to learn that they play a huge role in keeping the family running smoothly and their contributions make a difference (which boosts their self esteem and feelings of significance). It also teaches them:    -Life skills  -Work ethic  -Appreciate the work of others  -Curbs entitlement  - …...more
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Bribes & Allowance Don't Work! How to Motivate Kids to Do Chores Without Power Struggles!
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2022Oct 31
Bribes & Allowance Don't Work! How to Motivate Kids to Do Chores Without Power Struggles! //Don’t forget to download my free chore checklists for a list of age appropriate chores and a chore chart to help you get started! - www.themompsychologist.com/chores // Ah, chores! Similar to mealtime, bedtime, and potty training, chores are a perfect breeding ground for power struggles!     Now I actually like to frame chores as family contributions because it helps set the stage for why we do these things in the first place.     It's important we establish routines around family contributions because it sends our kids the clear message that they matter! Our kids come to learn that they play a huge role in keeping the family running smoothly and their contributions make a difference (which boosts their self esteem and feelings of significance). It also teaches them:    -Life skills  -Work ethic  -Appreciate the work of others  -Curbs entitlement  -Teaches independence     I'm a huge fan of beginning to teach this practice during the toddler years because again, it sends a strong message that everyone contributes to the family (all year long) no matter how young or busy you are. But I get it, it's not always so easy to motivate our kids to actually want to do their chores so in this week's episode, I discuss: -The best (and easiest) way to enlist more cooperation when it comes to chores -Simple ways to start a chore routine -3 tips for enlisting more cooperation during chores TIMESTAMPS ► 0:00 Introduction ► 0:50 Why kids should do chores + the secret to gaining more cooperation ► 2:30 Chores: Where to begin (Tip 1) ► 3:20 A free gift: Age appropriate chores & chore chart ► 3:50 Chores: Where to begin (Tip 2) ► 9:09 How to enlist more cooperation (Tip 1) ► 10:06 How to enlist more cooperation (Tip 2) ► 12:34 How to enlist more cooperation (Tip 3) FREE DISCIPLINE WORKSHOP ►"How to Get Your Child to Listen Without Yelling” - Learn my proven strategy for getting better cooperation without sacrificing the parent-child relationship OR your sanity! https://www.themompsychologist.com/wo... FREE 2-MIN QUIZ: ► WHAT'S YOUR PARENTING STYLE?: Find out your parenting style and simple things you can do to shift your approach for better behavior! https://www.themompsychologist.com/QUIZ SHOP MY FAVORITES ► Check out my Amazon Storefront and shop my favorites https://www.amazon.com/shop/themompsy... SOCIAL MEDIA ► Instagram:   / themompsychologist   ► Facebook:   / themompsychologist   BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY ►hello@themompsychologist.com DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting TheMomPsychologist.com so I can continue to provide you with free content each week! DISCLAIMER 2.0: This video is for educational purposes ONLY. This is not meant to diagnosis or treat any mental health conditions or substitute mental health treatment in any way. Please consult with your child's pediatrician or a local mental health provider when considering trying new interventions. SC: Hi! My name is Dr. Jazmine and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist and mom of two girls! If you're a mom wanting to feel more confident in your parenting and reclaim your joy of motherhood, then this is DEFINITELY the place for YOU! On this channel, I upload videos every week surrounding topics such as positive parenting tips, easy to try discipline hacks, simple play ideas, and more! I help you understand and connect with your young child so that it's easier to manage their difficult behaviors. I basically answer any and all questions any parent looking to have a better relationship with their child (with less behavioral issues like tantrums and aggression) could have! Thanks for being a subscriber! #positivedisciplinetips #childpsychologistadvice

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The Mom Psychologist

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