Getting kids to do chores, pick up after themselves, and help around the house is not for the faint of heart. Meagan and Sarah are decades into parenting and can still settle in for a vent-session about dirty socks left on the floor. But we’ve acquired a little bit of wisdom along the way too, and today we’re here to smooth the path for moms who want to feel less frustrated when it comes to kids and chores. Join us!HELPFUL LINKS:<ul><li>Sarah mentioned hearing Wendy Mogel talk about <a href="https://armchairexpertpod.com/pods/wendy-mogel-returns" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">high-achieving kids and chores in this episode of Armchair Expert</a></li><li>Sarah also mentioned learning an approach mentioned in the chores chapter KJ Dell’Antonia’s book, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/56881/9780735210509" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Be a Happier Parent</a> (affiliate link)</li><li>Episodes From The Archives That Pair Well With This One:</li><li><a href="https://themomhour.com/315/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Summertime Chores, Life Skills & Freedoms Reset: Episode 315</a></li><li><a href="https://themomhour.com/191/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chores, Life Skills, & Household Contributions: Episode 191</a></li><li><a href="https://themomhour.com/15/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chores & Delegation: Episode 15</a></li></ul> OTHER HELPFUL LINKS:<ul><li><a href="https://themomhour.com/welcome/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit our website</a></li><li><a href="https://themomhour.com/partners/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out deals from our partners</a></li><li><a href="https://instagram.com/themomhour/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow us on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themomhour" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our private listener group on Facebook</a> (be sure to answer the membership questions!)</li><li><a href="http://eepurl.com/c-ok4T" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign up for our newsletter</a></li></ul> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The Mom Hour

Chores & Household Responsibilities: Episode 434

Co-hosts Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers have eight kids between them, little to grown. Weekly conversations offer practical tips and real-life encouragement for moms who want to enjoy motherhood more, and cut back on comparison, worry, and stress. We’re not experts, we’re moms who’ve been there. We’re not perfect, we’re real. Welcome to The Mom Hour.