Welcome to Episode 9 of On the Ground Parenting. This week, host Sandy Inkster is joined by fellow parenting educator Samantha Ennest-Wallis and special guest Justin, to tackle the ever-present challenge of household chores. The episode delves into the deeper meaning behind chores, emphasizing that they instill a sense of belonging and are part of a shared family goal. The hosts reflect on their own childhood experiences with chores and how that influenced their parenting styles. Justin shares a poignant reflection on how children spell love as "T-I-M-E", and that a parent's investment in their children is necessary before they can expect them to contribute. Practical advice is also offered, such as using a laminated, step-by-step instruction sheet for complex tasks like laundry. The episode concludes with the hosts' takeaway that while chores aren't easy, they are an important part of a child's journey to becoming a capable adult. Do you have a parenting question? We want to hear from you! Send us a message at https://linktr.ee/onthegroundparenting or an email at parented@muskokafamilyfocus.ca If you enjoyed this episode and want to sponsor or support the show, or even ask a question of our hosts, visit the Central Hub at https://linktr.ee/onthegroundparenting On the Ground Parenting is produced, engineered, and published by Red Juice Studio redjuicestudio.com/nonprofits [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://redjuicestudio.com/nonprofits&authuser=2]