Task Completion

Question 1

For short term tasks, encourage your child to picture the end result of doing a task in the positive emotion that may be attached to it

Answer 1

Present the idea of chores as something that is done to show respect for your family; teach them to take pride in this responsibility. Provide rationales for each chore

Question 2

Provide a visual of all the chores for each family member and give your child some choice and which ones they would like to be responsible for

Answer 2

Teach your child the steps to do a chore independently

Question 3

Make a game out of chores. Brainstorm with kids to make them more fun

Answer 3

Discuss the quality expectation of chores before asking your kids to complete them.

Break big chores into a series of small parts.

Question 4

Communicate consistent expectations about when, where, and how homework is done and your household.

Answer 4

Make a homework plan with your child to plan out the use of time and reflect on the time usage after homework

Question 5

Schedule breaks or mini rewards for hard work.

Answer 5

Create goals with your child to track success.

Question 6

For long term projects, help your child see the long view by taking each task and putting it on the calendar with a series of mini due dates

Answer 6

Voila