tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1447863156938520700.post9203542136211471732..comments2023-11-03T07:22:39.894-06:00Comments on Beacon of Hope: CHORE WARS ~ PPP #1Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11872904214528321153noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1447863156938520700.post-58427199191785151302008-04-05T13:20:00.000-06:002008-04-05T13:20:00.000-06:00Mine are 7 and 9 and I try and shut their doors bu...Mine are 7 and 9 and I try and shut their doors but I end up going in and tidying things myself. I've tried so many things and it all works for a while. It all falls back on me and my lack of consistency.<BR/><BR/>I'm curious to go through your list more thoroughly and see what I can try...Holly (2 Kids and Tired)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13075380878850295214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1447863156938520700.post-63944990121758155142008-04-04T08:34:00.000-06:002008-04-04T08:34:00.000-06:00Jodi,I really loved your ideas. This is something ...Jodi,<BR/>I really loved your ideas. This is something we have struggled with. My kids dont work. And we have been trying diffrent things but i end up not staying persistent so they are not learning anything. I would like more info on you magnent chart. I couldnt read your un cooperation jobs or the monthly and semi annual jobs. Can you give me some ideas you used for jobs and where you got your magnents you put the jobs on. Im excited to start using one.<BR/>ThanksThe Hoyt Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03465807065033253155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1447863156938520700.post-73871830948970143432008-04-03T18:11:00.000-06:002008-04-03T18:11:00.000-06:00These are great ideas. Anything to help keep the ...These are great ideas. Anything to help keep the order and peace. I can't wait to try the magnet board and passes. Thanks so much for sharing! Your'e great!<BR/>CathieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1447863156938520700.post-35444856546534644632008-04-02T22:46:00.000-06:002008-04-02T22:46:00.000-06:00Wow, filling out their own chart is brilliant! We...Wow, filling out their own chart is brilliant! We have an accountability board,and they got paid based on performance. If they miss too many chores in a week, they end up paying us. They get a huge bonus if they get a perfect week, and a treat for finishing early in the day.EarlGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05644441288447048442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1447863156938520700.post-57558373024221253392008-04-02T22:27:00.000-06:002008-04-02T22:27:00.000-06:00I love these ideas!!! I will have to try them whe...I love these ideas!!! I will have to try them when my little guys are older. Right now it's "If you don't pick up your toys, you don't get to play with playdough" or whatever it is they want to do next. It seems to work. And yes, I did write that poem 3y/o son.SkinnyJeanGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09457542099519578318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1447863156938520700.post-1052861706272666802008-04-02T18:33:00.000-06:002008-04-02T18:33:00.000-06:00These were so great! I especially love the idea o...These were so great! I especially love the idea of charging maid service if they don't do their jobs. Mine might be getting that bill here soon.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your sweet words!Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05769700320834756050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1447863156938520700.post-2985780946431259562008-04-02T17:16:00.000-06:002008-04-02T17:16:00.000-06:00You're such a SuperMom! I like the chore chart id...You're such a SuperMom! I like the chore chart idea and it seems to work well. This year I found an online one that is really fun for little kids. They they have a cat and when they do chores (that you customize) they earn outfits for their cats. There's a cute little town they can play in when all their chores are done and because it's on the computer, they love to mark them off! There's also an option to redeem points they earn for online stuff, but we haven't done any of that yet. It's found at www.milo.handipoints.com. As for me, well you are SO organized. I just seem to get done what needs it the most. Guess I need to get better at that one.<BR/>Thanks for doing this! I always need a Dr. Lathem reminder and boost!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870882429676385594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1447863156938520700.post-62420144060999049032008-04-02T16:28:00.000-06:002008-04-02T16:28:00.000-06:00Deb - They earn the Nintendo passes by doing their...Deb - They earn the Nintendo passes by doing their jobs. One pass is worth 15 min of play time. You can decide how many jobs per pass, depending on how much time you WANT them to potentially have!<BR/><BR/>Karen - I know but it's still so hard for them (busy teens)to find the time to get it all done! But they might as well learn that lesson now, since that is basically how it's going to be for the rest of their lives right?<BR/><BR/>Yvonne- I love the Sidetrack Home Executives too! I met Pam when she was traveling with the Flylady. They both spoke at our American Mothers convention. They are great women!Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11872904214528321153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1447863156938520700.post-40276701965437395272008-04-02T14:51:00.000-06:002008-04-02T14:51:00.000-06:00What great ideas! Thanks. You are so right about...What great ideas! Thanks. You are so right about the need to teach them responsibility. (I love the accountability aspect, too ; )<BR/><BR/>You are certainly organized--wow! <BR/><BR/>I know I will love coming here every Wednesday. Thanks.<BR/><BR/>I use the sidetrack home executives method for keeping the house organized. It has worked for me.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15699747294702088605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1447863156938520700.post-21693208315949468862008-04-02T14:46:00.000-06:002008-04-02T14:46:00.000-06:00I am soooo excited for Wednesday's now!!! You know...I am soooo excited for Wednesday's now!!! You know me, I am always up for parenting advice and tips. I am glad to hear you still expect your teens to do household jobs, mine think they are the only ones!!! I love the magnet board, I am going to try it. Thanks again, KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010880063372759205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1447863156938520700.post-74682741036740453892008-04-02T14:40:00.000-06:002008-04-02T14:40:00.000-06:00Oh- I forgot to ask how they earned the Nintendo p...Oh- I forgot to ask how they earned the Nintendo passes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1447863156938520700.post-12851268895356093012008-04-02T14:33:00.000-06:002008-04-02T14:33:00.000-06:00I am so excited to try some of this stuff on my ki...I am so excited to try some of this stuff on my kids. Chore wars is exactly what it feels like to me! Thanks SO very much for sharing. Hope it works for me too.<BR/>Can't wait for next Wed.debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02464542479243425667noreply@blogger.com