In today's Healthy Parenting Handbook episode, I'm going to take 5 different arguments against kids doing chores and learning life skills and counter them with facts, stories, research, and a big ol' dose of common sense.

These are real arguments I hear from both well-meaning parents AND keyboard warriors on social media, plus one from a well-established expert I heard on a podcast that I simply do not agree with!

If you've ever had to listen to someone say it's cruelty to make your kids clean a bathroom or have felt yourself that maybe kids are busy enough - maybe life skills aren't important to learn now - this one's for you.

Resources I Mention for Chores and Life Skills

• Reserve your spot in our 2025 Life Skills Now Summer Camp
• Purchase access to Life Skills Now Season One from 2022, Season Two from 2023, or Season 3 from 2024
• 3 Reasons Giving Kids Responsibility is a Gift

Join us for free #LifeSkillsNow camp this summer! Register at https://www.kidscookrealfood.com/lifeskills4!

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• Kids Cook Real Food
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• Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast

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