ARISE: Living the Simply Joyful Life with Amanda K Stout

How Young is Too Young for Chores? (Can Toddlers Do Chores?)


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Are you a young mom wondering how young is too young for chores? Do you want to give your child responsibility but find yourself questioning, can toddlers do chores?

How young is too young for Chores? The answer may surprise you!

Toddlers CAN do chores!

You can let your toddler help you with chores.

They aren’t too young! They require supervision, but they can start learning to be responsible and tidy now!

An 18 month old can:

  • Pick up toys and put them in bin
  • Stir muffin or pancake batter
  • Hold a towel and wipe down a surface
  • Put clothes in a dryer (supervised!)
  • Hold a dish cloth and wipe down kid-friendly dishes
  • Help put spoons and forks in the drawer
  • Take their diaper to the trash
  • You can also incorporate them in making meals (even if their job is “supervisor”). This will make picky kids more likely to eat the meals!

    Make sure to shower them and how they help with praise - the more positive reinforcement they receive, the more eager they will be to help as they get older!


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    ARISE: Living the Simply Joyful Life with Amanda K StoutBy Amanda Stout