Paying Kids to Help You

Posted on November 24, 2007 by Myra Turner

Now that Tyler is receiving his allowance and saving a large portion of it, he has a new appreciation for the power of the almighty dollar. As he sees his stash grow, he wants more. Not just his allowance but he also wants payment for services rendered. Take washing the car. One problem with being back in New Orleans is the preponderance of sawdust. Each time I leave my house after someone has been working, I leave with a thick coat of sawdust. And don’t even get me started on the bird poop! One day last week after I finished … Continue reading →

Teaching Your Kids To Be Helpful

Posted on December 1, 2006 by Myra Turner

We can make our jobs as parents a lot easier if we teach our kids to be helpful. Kids need to learn from an early age that all members of the family must play a role in keeping the household functioning properly. Most little ones are eager to help so this makes your job a lot easier. It’s when kids get older that we sometimes have to keep on them to do their chores. In their book, 365 Ways to Help Your Children Grow, authors Shelia Ellison and Barbara Barnett, offer some tips on how parents can teach their kids … Continue reading →