While the young children in my classroom know how to play together, they often do not intuitively know how to work together. Free time at home, with nothing scheduled and no electronics, is the ...

Explore how shared chores teach children teamwork, empathy, and life skills while strengthening family bonds, turning everyday tasks into lasting lessons for adulthood.

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Back-to-school season often comes with new routines and expectations. The carefree days of summer can feel far away, and children are suddenly asked to adjust quickly to classroom rules, schedules, ...