When Should Kids Start Doing Chores?

Authors

• Maggie McKay
• Jo-Ann Youngblood, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow

Files

Document Type

Podcast

Hosts

Maggie McKay

Featured Speaker

Jo Youngblood, PhD

Length of Episode

9:30

Description

This episode walks through practical ways to introduce chores so they build responsibility without turning into daily battles. Jo Youngblood, PhD, pediatric psychologist, explains why structure and coaching matter more than punishment. Dr. Youngblood covers how to use routines, praise and clear expectations to avoid power struggles, and offers tips on teaching age-appropriate chores, chore charts and family routines. Searchable topics in this episode include parenting tips, behavior management, child development, responsibility and motivation strategies.

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Publication Date

7-6-2026

Disciplines

Pediatrics

Recommended Citation

McKay, Maggie and Youngblood, Jo-Ann, "When Should Kids Start Doing Chores?" (2026). Parent-ish Podcast. 27.
https://scholarlyexchange.childrensmercy.org/parent-ish_podcast/27