It's a milestone episode for us—number 400—and today we are going to answer all your questions about chores! When should we start assigning them? Do we need to pay for them? Is it all just part of being in the family? How do we instill this into our family unit and get it going as a mom? Tune in as Karen shares how chores were handled in the Stubbs home as her kids were growing up and encourages us to reframe how we think about chores!
Episode Recap:
6:09 - Adjusting Chore Expectations
8:00 - Consistency & Allowance for Chores
12:20 - Tailoring Chores to Children's Ages
14:19 - Paying for Chores: Yes or No?
17:04 - Simplifying Chore Systems
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418: The Summer Before: Preparing Your Child for Middle and High School
417: Countdown to Kindergarten: How to Make the Most of the Summer Before School Starts
416: 5 Must-Read Parenting Books for Every Mom
415: Honoring Your Own Mother
414: God Does Not Give Us A Spirit of Fear
413: Help! It’s gonna Be May…
412: Trusting God Enough to Take a Break
411: "Dumb" Bible Questions Answered
410: How Can I Be More Intentional in My Marriage?
409: How Do I Discipline My Strong-Willed “Red” Child
408: How Do I Talk to My Kids About the Resurrection?
407: Choosing Between Conflicting Priorities
406: Defiance in the Powerful Perfectionist Personality (Red/Blue)
405: The Ultimate Potty Training Episode
404: Q&A with Karen’s son Taylor Stubbs
403: You Need Friends
402: You Need a Church Family
401: Encouraging Your Teens’ Faith
399: What Should My Prayer Life Look Like?
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