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Episode 2847:

Rachel Jones offers a refreshingly practical approach to raising capable, responsible kids by integrating cleaning habits into daily family life, without rigid charts or power struggles. With patience, consistency, and a focus on teamwork over task lists, children naturally begin to take ownership of their spaces and routines.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nourishingminimalism.com/teaching-children-tidy-habits-early-on/

Quotes to ponder:

"We can't just assign tons of chores to each child and be done, no, we will have to follow through with instruction, patience, and consistency."

"When children grow up with the belief that 'we do what needs to be done,' it makes the transition to adulthood less overwhelming."

"Teaching children to do household tasks means when they are older they won't be paralyzed with certain tasks, instead, they will be capable."

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