Ep. 220 - Empowering Kids Through Household Contributions with Lori Sugarman-Li

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Chores are more than just about getting the house clean. In this episode, I'm joined by Family Coach Lori Sugarman-Li and she shares how chores are opportunities to teach your kids life skills and build a stronger family dynamic.

In this episode, we dig into how involving kids in the work of running a household is about so much more than ticking off tasks on a to-do list. It’s about instilling responsibility, empowering them to contribute meaningfully, and fostering resilience they’ll carry into adulthood.

You’ll learn why reframing chores as "family contributions" can transform the way your kids see them (and how you feel about enforcing them). This isn’t about nagging or micromanaging—it’s about helping kids understand the scope of work that keeps a family functioning and giving them a sense of pride in being part of that.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

• Why chores aren’t just chores—they’re opportunities for growth and empowerment
• How involving kids in household work builds self-esteem, accountability, and communication skills
• Simple strategies to make chores feel like meaningful contributions instead of punishments
• How to model the value of teamwork so your kids learn to carry their weight in the family
• Ways to handle pushback and frustration without creating power struggles

If you’re tired of the endless battle over chores and want a fresh, more collaborative way to approach them, this episode will help you reimagine what shared responsibility looks like in your home.

Connect with Lori!

Website: https://ourhomeourpride.com

IG: @ourhomeourpride

Buy her book here!

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