Managing our earning work while at home with children can pose some challenges. Very young children need close supervision to explore their environment safely, or help with many basic skills, as well as guidance in learning to play. Older children may be able to amuse themselves in play, but after some time (such as the long period we have been sheltering-in-place) they begin to grow tired of this on-going independent play and become more demanding. Mothers and fathers have all levels of work to be achieving for their careers, and may not have much flexibility to be carrying a helpful rhythm. Add to that the normal workload of caring for the home, and it can all easily become exhausting.
Inviting our children to help tend our home space can be a key to bringing joy, relieving stress, and uplifting beauty. Domestic life is what children crave to learn from a very young age, and children of all ages are capable of helping in some capacity. Plus, everyone benefits from learning to collaborate on activities and work toward group goals.
LifeWays North America shared an article recently, Age-appropriate Chores for Kids, that can guide you into sharing the domestic workload and includes a chore list. We hope that sharing domestic tasks with your children will lighten your workload and elevate your spirits.