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[TTVN008] Should Your Tween Be Doing Chores?

ByMarina Podcast, Tween Talk Voice Notes

Should your tween be doing chores — even when it feels easier to just do it yourself? In this voice note, I’m sharing a few thoughts on why chores matter, how to make them less of a battle, and what might shift when you give your tween just the right kind of responsibility. If you’ve…

Should your tween be doing chores — even when it feels easier to just do it yourself?

In this voice note, I’m sharing a few thoughts on why chores matter, how to make them less of a battle, and what might shift when you give your tween just the right kind of responsibility.

If you’ve been second-guessing whether to push through the whining or let it go, this one’s worth a listen.

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