Parent Tips: Build teamwork to help your family run smoothly

Like many of today's parents, you may find that keeping your household running while trying to raise your children can be challenging. At the end of most days, you likely have discovered that your leftover energy for household tasks is limited. And if you end up doing most of the family chores yourself, with little support from your children, you may find yourself hoping just to make it through the day.

Helping your children develop as a team that works together will reduce family stress and help boost individual performance. The home is the ideal place to start this learning process. The idea is to teach new life skills while building teamwork and bonding as a family. Whether you are a single parent or part of a couple, encouraging useful family activities allows your children to share responsibility for helping with daily tasks, practice new skills, and increase fellowship within the family. Working together and sharing duties is part of the plan, along with fun and satisfaction. Practicing these tactics will help your children adjust their expectations to match those found in work and school settings.

This process begins with establishing the right mindset and attitude for your children. Next, a few time management tactics and planning tools are added to the program. This includes learning to establish priorities and to address important tasks before doing less relevant activities. Study time, chores, and other obligations are part of the planning schedule, along with time for fun and fellowship. It should be noted that regardless of age, each child is involved in some aspect of the household efforts required to help everyone meet their daily goals. Youngsters and infants are excused, but you will find that they will want to join in and will model the actions of older children.

I should acknowledge that the skills highlighted in these blogs reflect certain values and character traits. From the authors' perspective, it is important for parents to help their children develop a strong sense of personal worth, respect for others, responsibility for their actions, and self-discipline. All of these goals lead to the maturity that comes from better managing one's time, energy, and resources.

This journey begins with helping your child develop those healthy thinking tactics that lead to a positive attitude and productive habits.

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