Ever asked your child to help out—maybe with picking up their toys or putting away dishes—only to be met with a groan, “Whyyyyyy?” or “Do I haaaaave to?”

It’s one of those everyday moments that can push our buttons. After all, as parents, we do so much to make sure our kids are thriving, so when they resist a simple request, it’s hard not to lose patience. I’ve been there too (in fact, just this past weekend!).

In this week’s episode, I’m walking you through positive discipline tools that make a big difference when kids push back on chores. You’ll learn 2️⃣key steps that encourage cooperation while keeping things calm and connected.

✨ BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:

• How to set kids up for success before the chore is even expected.
• Ways to motivate cooperation using kind and firm parenting.
• The “magic phrase” that shifted my own family from eye-rolls to “okay, Mom.”

Why is this important? Psychologists remind us that teaching kids to help around the house builds responsibility, resilience, and confidence. With a little calm parenting strategy, you’re not just getting chores done—you’re raising confident kids who grow into naturally helpful teenagers. 🌟

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