Hey everyone, I’m struggling to get my kids to do their chores without constant nagging. I’ve tried a few things, but nothing seems to stick. Does anyone have any tips or tricks that have worked for them? I’m looking for something that’ll actually keep them engaged and motivated, not just bribes that’ll stop working after a week. Thanks in advance for any ideas!
Chore charts worked well for us. Kids pick tasks, earn stickers, trade for small rewards.
Keeps them involved and lets them see progress. They even started competing a bit.
Not perfect, but definitely cut down on nagging.
In our house, we’ve had success with a simple routine chart. Each kid has their own with pictures of tasks. They check off what they finish. At first, we gave small rewards for completing everything. But now, they just feel good seeing all the checks. We also try to make it fun. Sometimes we put on music and race to finish. Or we have a family clean-up time where everyone pitches in together. It’s not perfect every day, but overall it’s helped. The kids seem to like knowing what’s expected and feeling proud when they’re done. And I’ve found I don’t have to nag as much, which is nice for all of us.
I’ve been trying to make chores fun for my 5-year-old. We play ‘beat the clock’ sometimes, racing to put toys away before a timer goes off. It works some days, but other times it’s a struggle.
I’m curious how other parents keep their kids motivated long-term. Do your kids ever do chores without being asked now? And how do you handle days when they just refuse?
I like the idea of a points system, but I worry about always needing rewards. Anyone found a good balance between rewards and just making it a regular part of the day?
I found that turning chores into a game brought a fresh twist to our routine.
Using a points system for different tasks added a lighthearted feel without making it seem like work.
My kid even suggested extra challenges for bonus points, which kept things interesting.
While it isn’t flawless, this approach softened chore time into something we tackled together instead of a struggle.
I’ve been there, and it’s not easy. One thing that worked for us was setting up a reward system tied to a bigger goal. My kids wanted new bikes, so we created a chart where completing chores earned them points towards their bikes. It took a while, but they got excited seeing their progress.
We also made it clear that some privileges, like using their phones or going out with friends, depended on finishing their chores. It wasn’t always smooth sailing, but being consistent really helped.
Another thing that surprised me was how much difference it made when we started doing chores together as a family. It became less of a kids-only thing and more of a team effort. Plus, it gave us a chance to chat and joke around while we worked. 