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Chores Made Easy: Build a Family Chore List That Works
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Chores Made Easy: Build a Family Chore List That Works

Create a simple paper chore chart that helps kids follow through without stress, overwhelm, or nagging.
Created byJustin Hansen
Last updated 7/2025
English
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What you'll learn

  • Design a chore system that reduces stress and resistance from kids.
  • Break down large chores into manageable, kid-friendly tasks.
  • Use checklists and routines to build consistent cleaning habits.
  • Create a sense of ownership and accountability by involving kids in the process.

Course content

1 section • 10 lectures • 35m total length

  • Introduction3:16

    Simplify chores into a clear step-by-step process to help kids complete tasks, using mowing the lawn as a contrast and addressing why rooms and dishes feel harder.

  • Small and Simple1:46

    Learn how to build a family chore list that stays small and simple, with clear, focused tasks for kids by breaking large chores into manageable steps.

  • Why Do We Want Our Kids To Do Chores4:48

    Discover why chores boost kids' success, executive function, perseverance, and growth mindset, supported by Minnesota, Harvard, UCLA, and Duckworth.

  • Make The List Together1:44

    Work with your kids to create a family chores list together to boost buy-in and participation. List big items and break them into small, manageable steps.

  • Break It Down5:22

    Break big chores into small, actionable steps using a pilot-style checklist, detailing room, fridge, and bathroom tasks like pick up, vacuum, wipe shelves, and make the bed.

  • Let Them Pick -2:58

    Let kids pick their own chores during saturday sessions to boost buy-in and cooperation, using a tiered selection process and occasional age-appropriate assignments, leading to personalized lists.

  • Personalized Lists1:50

    Create personalized chore lists to boost ownership and reduce confusion by assigning each child their own clearly defined tasks. Move from a shared sheet to kid-specific lists to improve accountability.

  • Creating A Chore List11:44

    learn from scratch how to build a family chore list in a Google Docs document, using checkboxes, alignment with tab, horizontal lines, and a finish-by goal to earn a bonus.

  • Be Consistent1:06

    Establish a consistent chore routine by scheduling chores on a regular day and time, and break tasks into small, manageable steps so kids expect and form habit with minimal pushback.

  • The End0:53

    Adopt a pilot-style chore checklist to boost family efficiency and help kids feel capable, using a small, simple, clear, and focused approach you can implement today.

Requirements

  • No experience needed.

Description

Course Description

Are you tired of reminding your kids to do chores over and over again? Do chore charts seem to work for a week—then completely fall apart? Chores Made Easy is a step-by-step course designed specifically for busy parents who want a simple, practical solution to household responsibilities.

In this course, you’ll learn how to build a paper-based chore chart that kids can actually follow. This low-tech method helps children stay on task, feel confident, and take ownership of their responsibilities—without being overwhelmed or needing constant supervision.

Instead of relying on apps or overcomplicated systems, you’ll learn how to break chores down into age-appropriate steps, set clear expectations, and build a routine that sticks. You’ll also discover simple ways to get your kids involved in the process so they feel empowered, not pressured.

Whether you’re new to assigning chores or you’ve tried and failed with other systems, this course will give you a fresh, effective approach that creates more peace, structure, and cooperation at home.

What You’ll Learn

  • How to create a clear, kid-friendly paper chore chart

  • Ways to simplify tasks so children don’t feel overwhelmed

  • How to build a consistent household routine without reminders

  • Tips to motivate kids and promote long-term responsibility

Requirements

  • A printer and basic office supplies (paper, pen, tape, etc.)

Target Audience

  • Parents who want a simple, effective way to manage chores

  • Families looking to reduce stress and build daily structure

  • Caregivers of kids ages 3–12 who struggle with follow-through

Who this course is for:

  • This course is perfect for busy parents who are tired of the daily chore battles and want a better system to get their kids to help around the house. If you’ve tried chore charts that don’t stick, or if your kids constantly resist cleaning, this course will show you how to build a chore list that works. It’s also great for homeschool families, caregivers, and anyone looking to teach children responsibility, teamwork, and independence through simple household routines. No parenting perfection required—just a desire to bring more order and less stress to your home.

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