Even toddlers can help put things in their place, but before you assign tasks, check out these guidelines for age-appropriate chores.
Chores are an important part of every child's development. They promote socialization, build a sense of responsibility, as well as teamwork and cooperation skills. But before assigning chores to your child, it's important to keep in mind that these everyday tasks need to be age appropriate and match your child's cognitive, language, and physical abilities.
Vanessa Ann Vigilante, Ph.D., is a psychologist in the Department of Neonatology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.