{"product_id":"even-generals-take-out-the-david-e-mcadams-9781632706690","title":"Even Generals Take Out The Garbage","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book teaches children that everyone does chores. As you read this book with your child, make sure the child understands the chores you and other members of the family do. Here are some more hints to make children's chores less of a burden and more a part of family life: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen children do chores, they are benefited in may ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey gain a sense of responsibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompleting tasks improves their self esteem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey learn the value of work and teamwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey learn life skills that will serve them their whole lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey gain an understanding of the effort it takes to maintain a clean, orderly home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGetting children to do chores can feel like an uphill battle. However, with the right approach, it can eventually become a smooth and even enjoyable process. Some things that help children learn to do chores are: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting expectations at an early age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure to frame the chores and a natural part of life and not a punishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake the chores fun. Turn tasks into games, such as \"Who can clean their rooms the fastest?\". Add music to focus energy and attention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake a reward system such as stickers. Keep in mind it is important to emphasize the intrinsic value of completing chores, such as \"Isn't it nice to play in a clean room.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead by example. Make sure you frame things you do around the house as chores, \"This morning I have three chores: Make breakfast, do the dishes, and sweep the kitchen.\" Show a positive attitude about housework.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive children a sense of control over their work. Let them pick what to do first, or when to start the chore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEventually, children will see chores as a part of family life, and not as a burden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David E. McAdams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1632706695\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781632706690\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Life Is a Story Problem LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/03\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.09d","brand":"David E. McAdams","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48065767080191,"sku":"9781632706690","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_389f7356-df4d-4384-abd8-85392dd47c41.jpg?v=1768677135","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/even-generals-take-out-the-david-e-mcadams-9781632706690","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}