The Value of Chores for Children's Development

25/03/2024 11 min Temporada 2 Episodio 39
The Value of Chores for Children's Development

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Episode Synopsis

In this week's episode of Beehive Doc Talks, Dr. Blair Rolnick discusses the importance of incorporating chores into children's daily routines. She highlights how chores can boost self-esteem, independence, and executive functioning in children. Emphasizing the benefits of delayed gratification, she suggests implementing a reward system for completing chores to instill fiscal planning and math skills.  Dr. Rolnick also provides age-appropriate chore ideas, starting with simple tasks for toddlers like putting away toys, and progressing to more complex responsibilities for older children. She stresses the significance of starting young, making chores routine, and ensuring they are enjoyable. Additionally, she recommends the use of fun apps like Greenlight to teach fiscal responsibility.  This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n6eBmWqljsU  This information is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always seek medical advice from a qualified physician. For Dr. Rolnick's practice and more content, visit: https://beekindpediatrics.com/     

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