The Mommy at Home

We all have those people in our lives who take those long evening strolls with their partners, read tons of books in a month, workout and have breakfast before going to work, and constantly tell you how meditation is good for mental health. Well, the catch here is that they usually don't have children! But, does that mean that all this is not important or required for us too? it ABSOLUTELY is required! The big questions here is - When on earth should I do all this? Where is the time? Between prepping meals, kid's school and extra classes, chores, when do I find the energy to go for a run or workout at home? I know I need to be able to do all this. However, there is a difference between knowing and doing . I started giving myself my time a few months ago when I had had enough. I was burnt out looking out for everything and everyone. It has helped me immensely and I promise, you too will feel great. So, let's get cracking and incorporate these important self-care tips into ou...

 Hello and welcome back to The Mommy At Home What chores can a 6 year old be in charge of ? What about an 8 year old? When can kids start to learn to do their own laundry? Use this list of age-appropriate chores as a guide when creating chore charts for your children.   Remember, children are different from one another and age shouldn't always be the sole criteria when deciding what to assign. Set your kids up for success and choose an appropriate and doable amount of chores and timeline in which to complete them. The Value of Chores for Children Parenting expert Jim Fay, co-founder of the Love and Logic website, says we all need to feel needed and to know that we're making a contribution - even kids. "But they can't feel that way if they don't have chores and make contributions to the family", says Fay. Roger W. McIntire, author of Raising Good Kids in Good Times, says, "A child has to have some responsibilities." All this may sound fine, but how do...