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Stories and ideas about motivating kids and making family chores work.
September 14, 2026 · 6 min read
Why I Built a Chores App for My Family
Chore charts didn't work for our family, so I borrowed an idea from agile product management: give chores point values and let kids cash them in for things they want. Here's the story behind ChoreGenius.
Read the postSeptember 15, 2026 · 8 min read
Why Chores Are Good for Kids: What the Research Actually Says
Research suggests that regularly contributing around the house is associated with greater self-confidence, stronger social skills, and better executive-function skills. Here's what the science actually says about kids and chores.
Read the postSeptember 16, 2026 · 12 min read
How to Get Kids to Do Chores Without Constantly Nagging Them
Practical strategies to move from constant reminders toward a chore system where kids know what's expected, feel some ownership, and actually want to contribute.
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