Toddlers can do very simple easy chores such as makingtheir bed, picking up toys, helping feed the animals, putting laundry in the basket.  I found that the easist way to get our kids to do chores when they were toddlers was to make up a song and sing it while you are cleaning.  Helping Mom and Dad really helps their self esteem and make them proud.

We decided that our second grader could help me set the table at dinner time, she will dust for me, she always helps us carry in the grocerys when we get back from the grocery store. She also loves to help make dinner and keep her room clean.

Tweens can start doing some of those more difficult or heavier chores.  They can rake the leaves, making sure the trash gets to the curb, vacuuming, the dishwasher, and of course clean their room and keep it organized.

Now our Teenager is a different story.  She does not want to do a whole lot but hang out with friends and talk on the phone.  We have set up for her chores she does everyday.  She takes out the trash and empties the dishwasher.  She has her own bathroom so she has to keep it clean.  She does the laundry when I ask and even helps mow the lawn when needed.

But those are the weekly chores that they are required to do through the week.  They now are going to help out with the deep cleaning that I do on Sundays.  Teaching our children to help out at a young age is very important because as start teaching them this they begin to learn responsiblity.  And when they are older and ready to move out I am