Getting children to clean up their messes can be a chore onto itself, but child-behavior experts say teaching kids to pick up after themselves doesn't necessarily have to make a mess of your nerves.

And should their pocket money depend on it? And if they shouldn't, why not? Is it because it's mean to make kids do chores (there will be plenty of cleaning to do when they're all grown up, after all) ...

Even young kids can help around the household ... such as operating appliances and cleaning entire rooms. Use this list of chores as a guideline when creating age-appropriate chore charts for ...

We let this cleaning frenzy go on for another 15 minutes ... There are so many benefits of kids doing chores at home. I shared some personal benefits already, but here are some more.

It's true: Chores are good for kids ... the dishwasher or tackling a bigger share of the household cleaning. At ages 9 and 10, kids can be expected to work independently and take on even more ...

By incorporating chores into your child's routine, you're not just teaching them to clean up after themselves; you're nurturing their growth and development in countless ways. Independent Online ...

For an extra challenge, trying cleaning against the clock! Set a timer and ask your kids to put away their clothes or toys before the timer hits zero. Play some countdown music for extra motivation.