How to Get Your Kids to do Chores

How to Get Your Kids to do Chores

Tricks to Get Your Kids to Help with a Quick-Clean of Your Home

by Lorraine Brock

Having an organized plan to get something done is the first step to making it happen. Without a plan, there is usually chaos and a series of sporadic tasks that rarely lead to completed projects. This scenario is true even for household chores.

Chores may not be fun, but they have to be done

Let’s talk today about how to teach kids the importance of being responsible and contributing members of their household and accepting chores that are appropriate. The truth is that for most kids, chores are not fun. Even adults do not necessarily enjoy chores, but at least we realize that if we do not wash the dishes, we will not be eating off of clean plates. Kids, on the other hand, would just use their fingers as utensils and the counter tops as plates!

Kids Birthday Party : Birthday Party Etiquette

Birthday Party Do's and Don'ts - Birthday Party Etiquette

Do’s and Don’ts of Kids Birthday Parties

 

Navigating the world of children’s birthday parties can certainly be overwhelming. Do I have to invite my kid’s entire classroom these days? I love the ease of Evite, but is it rude? I love that my child is invited to so many parties, but what if I don’t have the cash for all those birthday presents? Don’t worry, parents, because I have your roadmap for avoiding birthday etiquette potholes.

VIP Private Preview Party Giveaway for Summer Adventures in Fair Park

2013 Summer Adventures in Fair Park

Summer Adventures in Fair Park May 3, 2013

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The State Fair of Texas launches its new Summer Adventures in Fair Park Friday night, May 3. Enter for a chance to win a family four-pack to this invitation-only event. The four-pack vouchers allow entry to Summer Adventures from 6 to 10 p.m. You can be on-hand to watch an unprecedented fireworks display from the new Top o’ Texas, Summer Adventures’ new  500-ft.-tall tower ride, the largest in the country. After the fireworks show, test drive the park’s rides, attractions and fantastic food.