Am I the only one who follows the littles around the house, outside, and into the car in a bent walk because I have to pick up the million and one things they leave behind? I didn't think so!
Some days it doesn't seem so bad, but other days, holy Toledo it gets on my nerves! So, in lieu of raising my blood pressure any higher, I started the littles on a chore chart - of course I have to pay up to get them to participate, but it's a small price to pay for my sanity!
I found this great chore chart online that you can personalize and print - I recommend it to all of my fellow maids who need a hand:
http://www.dltk-cards.com/chart/
I get the kids involved by helping define the chores and then they can pick the icon for the chart and colour it in... they love it! Well, what they actually love is getting some cold hard cash for minor little chores! I pay them each $7 a week (i.e. $1 a day) IF their chart is complete - if they miss doing even one thing they automatically lose a $1. Their allowance is to be used for their own "play money" - they buy stuff like candy, toys, junk at the dollar store, etc. But, they have become really good savers too and have bought big ticket items (i.e $100-$200 price tags).
Other references:
As you know, I love Gail Vaz-Oxlade and believe strongly in her theories around money management. She has a great blog where you can search for kids & money. Here's one to get you started: http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/archives/category/kids-money.
Good luck and let me know how you make out... any tips/suggestions are appreciated! xo
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