Helping out: Getting kids and teens to do chores around the house

Young children are naturally eager helpers. Take advantage of this and develop a culture of teamwork in your home. — IAN ALLENDEN/Dreamstime/TNS

AGE-appropriate chores and responsibilities are an important part of a child’s development.

Young children are naturally eager helpers. Take advantage of this and develop a culture of teamwork in your home. Most preschool age kids can start pitching in with some simple household tasks. This teaches them life skills and how to cooperate with a group (in this case, your family).