You might not realize it, but many household chores take more effort and time than they need to. Small changes to how you ...

When you think about housework, you likely think of actions: scrubbing the dishes, running errands, chopping vegetables for dinner. And it’s not news to say that mothers often shoulder the burden for ...

Sunday resets are a popular way to refresh your home ahead of the work week. There’s nothing better than starting the week ...

Despite a new generation of fathers in straight marriages spending more time with their children, the majority of household and childcare work still falls on women. It’s not just the physical labor, ...

As we venture into 2025, we may be thinking about ways to improve our lives in the new year. New year’s resolutions are easy to make, but also easy to break. But what if there were ways to improve the ...

Dear Amy: My husband and I have a bright, high-functioning 16-year-old daughter. I have been teaching her how to perform basic household chores (I do the same with our 12-year-old son), and some basic ...

That pile of mail on the counter, the junk drawer you keep promising yourself you’ll sort through, the glove compartment that needs purging, the plants that need tending, the drawers stuffed with ...

I used to try to take care of everything in my household, but eventually, something had to give. We started asking our three kids — ages 14, 11, and 5 — to start pitching in with chores. We don't pay ...

Young children are naturally eager helpers. Take advantage of this and develop a culture of teamwork in your home. Ian Allenden/Dreamstime/TNS Age-appropriate chores and responsibilities are an ...

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