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131. Little Hands, Big Help — Why Involving Kids in Chores Matters (And Actually Works) for Busy Moms That Are Sick And Tired Of Doing It ALL
Little Hands, Big Help — Why Involving Kids in Chores Matters (And Actually Works)
Tired of feeling like the only one cleaning up the house? This episode of the Slay At Home Podcast is for every Type B mom who’s overwhelmed by mess and wondering if it’s even worth asking the kids to help. (Spoiler: it is.)
We’re diving into the research-backed benefits of involving kids in chores, decluttering with children, and building family routines that actually stick. Whether your kids are toddlers or tweens, this episode will help you shift the culture in your home from “mom does it all” to “we do this together.”
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✨ Why involving kids in household tasks builds executive function, responsibility, and confidence
✨ How to invite your kids into cleaning and decluttering without meltdowns
✨ Age-appropriate chores for toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids
✨ Fun and practical ideas like reset races, chore games, and power pickups that work for real families
✨ How to stop feeling like the maid and step into your role as a culture-shaping mom
✨ Ways to tie cleaning and decluttering into your family values, generosity, and connection
Perfect for moms looking for:
Chore ideas for kids by age
How to teach kids to clean up after themselves
Decluttering strategies for families
Chores and executive functioning development
Family cleaning routines that work for ADHD moms
Gentle parenting chore systems
Simple systems to get kids involved in homemaking
Teamwork-based household habits
Flexible routines for overwhelmed moms
Faith-based homemaking for Type B moms
This isn’t about doing it all—it’s about doing it together.
If you’re ready to create a home that’s calmer, more connected, and not all on your shoulders, this episode will help you take the first small (but powerful) step. You’ll leave with real strategies and a big dose of encouragement for building life skills through chores—without the guilt, shame, or Pinterest pressure.
So let’s make messes a shared responsibility—and help our kids grow up knowing that home is a team effort.
💛 Found this helpful? Share it with a mom friend who’s exhausted from doing everything herself. And don’t forget to check out the Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp for even more grace-filled, realistic strategies for homemaking that works with your brain—not against it.
Until next time, remember: Little hands can make a big difference. And you, Mama? You’re doing a beautiful job. 🐝
Beddy's, mentioned in this episode: https://www.slayathomemother.com/zipper-bedding-for-bunk-beds/ (20% off coupon code: SLAYATHOME)
***Dive Deeper:***
1. Calm & Clutter-Free Moms: Simplifying Homemaking Together
2. Digital Cleaning Planner (with full year done-for-you cleaning schedule mapped out for you!)
3. Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp™ + Monthly Coaching + Private Community
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By Corinne Burghardt: SlayAtHomeMother, Gentle Systems Coach for Habits, Routines, & Decluttering
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Little Hands, Big Help — Why Involving Kids in Chores Matters (And Actually Works)
Tired of feeling like the only one cleaning up the house? This episode of the Slay At Home Podcast is for every Type B mom who’s overwhelmed by mess and wondering if it’s even worth asking the kids to help. (Spoiler: it is.)
We’re diving into the research-backed benefits of involving kids in chores, decluttering with children, and building family routines that actually stick. Whether your kids are toddlers or tweens, this episode will help you shift the culture in your home from “mom does it all” to “we do this together.”
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✨ Why involving kids in household tasks builds executive function, responsibility, and confidence
✨ How to invite your kids into cleaning and decluttering without meltdowns
✨ Age-appropriate chores for toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids
✨ Fun and practical ideas like reset races, chore games, and power pickups that work for real families
✨ How to stop feeling like the maid and step into your role as a culture-shaping mom
✨ Ways to tie cleaning and decluttering into your family values, generosity, and connection
Perfect for moms looking for:
Chore ideas for kids by age
How to teach kids to clean up after themselves
Decluttering strategies for families
Chores and executive functioning development
Family cleaning routines that work for ADHD moms
Gentle parenting chore systems
Simple systems to get kids involved in homemaking
Teamwork-based household habits
Flexible routines for overwhelmed moms
Faith-based homemaking for Type B moms
This isn’t about doing it all—it’s about doing it together.
If you’re ready to create a home that’s calmer, more connected, and not all on your shoulders, this episode will help you take the first small (but powerful) step. You’ll leave with real strategies and a big dose of encouragement for building life skills through chores—without the guilt, shame, or Pinterest pressure.
So let’s make messes a shared responsibility—and help our kids grow up knowing that home is a team effort.
💛 Found this helpful? Share it with a mom friend who’s exhausted from doing everything herself. And don’t forget to check out the Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp for even more grace-filled, realistic strategies for homemaking that works with your brain—not against it.
Until next time, remember: Little hands can make a big difference. And you, Mama? You’re doing a beautiful job. 🐝
Beddy's, mentioned in this episode: https://www.slayathomemother.com/zipper-bedding-for-bunk-beds/ (20% off coupon code: SLAYATHOME)
***Dive Deeper:***
1. Calm & Clutter-Free Moms: Simplifying Homemaking Together
2. Digital Cleaning Planner (with full year done-for-you cleaning schedule mapped out for you!)
3. Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp™ + Monthly Coaching + Private Community
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