5 Ways to Get the Kids to Pitch In Around the House

The Stay-at-Homeschooling Mom Podcast · Jun 11, 2025 · 30m

Homeschooling can take a lot of time. Then, we have to cook meals, clean the house, and do laundry. Oh, and do the shopping and cart kids around to activities.

It all can seem daunting, but Ginny and Mary Ellen share their proven solution: Take some of those chores off our plates and put them smack on the kids' plates.

Program Notes:

1. Start early - really early! As soon as they can walk.

When you change a diaper, have the baby put it in the trash.

When toddlers change their clothes, teach them to put dirty clothes in the hamper.

Finishing up play time, have them stow their toys in the toy…