Some were associated with allowance, others were simply mandatory. For many kids, they were often an intrusion on other more important things we could have been doing. As a parent, I’m sure you’ve ...

Young children are naturally eager helpers. Take advantage of this and develop a culture of teamwork in your home. Ian Allenden/Dreamstime/TNS Age-appropriate chores and responsibilities are an ...

As we venture into 2025, we may be thinking about ways to improve our lives in the new year. New year’s resolutions are easy to make, but also easy to break. But what if there were ways to improve the ...

INDIANAPOLIS — With the new year in full swing, many people have been doing a bit of deep cleaning around their houses, and it can be tough work putting up all those holiday decorations and getting ...

Dear Amy: My husband and I have a bright, high-functioning 16-year-old daughter. I have been teaching her how to perform basic household chores (I do the same with our 12-year-old son), and some basic ...

Laundry is one of the most important household chores, but we find that a lot of people either love or hate it. The people who love it feel it can be completely therapeutic and relaxing—something they ...

Age-appropriate chores and responsibilities are an important part of a child's development. Young children are naturally eager helpers. Take advantage of this and develop a culture of teamwork in your ...