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The Organized-ish Parent PodcastAuthor: Dianne Jimenez
Parenthood is challenging enough as it is, and getting organized sounds easier said than done. Now, combine these 2 together and it's truly a balancing act that many of us struggle with day in day out. If you're here, it 's because you want to know how to get your life and home more organized and structured where the kids are involved too - so that parent-life can be a little easier and focused on what truly matters. Each week we'll talk about all things organizing our life and home/ with the added touch of involving the kids too. From how-to's to personal experiences, what works in our home and with clients, get insight from the industry and definitely answer questions from you; Parents who are trying to raise some awesome, capable humans out into this world. You can always ask questions or send your comments in the comments below the episode or by email to info@diannejimenez.com. You never know, your topic just might make it in an episode. Welcome! Language: en Genres: Education, How To, Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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#91: The First Chore Every Kid Over 7 Should Learn
Episode 91
Thursday, 19 March, 2026
If your kids help around the house but you still feel like everything ultimately falls on you, you're not imagining it. In this episode of the Organized-ish Parent Podcast, we're breaking down why chores don't actually reduce your workload — and what to do instead. Because here's the truth: chores aren't about cleaning. They're about ownership. You'll learn: Why kids "help" but responsibility doesn't stick The 3 conditions that make chores actually work The first chore every kid over 7 should learn How to stop doing everything yourself without guilt If you want to raise capable, responsible kids and lighten your mental load, this is where to start. NEXT STEP: Comment OWNERSHIP and tell me your child's age — I'll suggest a responsibility that fits where they are. CONNECT WITH ME: 🎧 Podcast: Organized-ish Parent Podcast 📲 Instagram: @1tidyplace 💬 Facebook Group: Organized-ish Parent Collective FREE QUIZ: What's Your Organizing Style? https://diannejimenez.com/quiz REMEMBER: You're not raising helpers. You're raising contributors. The episode at a glance: [00:00] Chores Mindset Shift [01:52] Ownership Over Cleaning [02:09] Three Rules For Responsibility [03:46] Daily Reset Chore [04:17] Let Them Do It [05:34] Pick One And Let Go [06:23] Wrap Up And Call To Action Enjoy the episode! 📌📌📌 The post (episode #91: The First Chore Every Kid Over 7 Should Learn) appeared first on Dianne Jimenez | Professional Organizer website. To read the blog post of this episode, head to https://diannejimenez.com/91 📌📌📌 Are you a DEAFULT MOM? Join my FREE Facebook group ➡️ The Default-Free Mom https://www.facebook.com/groups/defaultfreemom 🎶Music: https://www.purple-planet.com , License: All the music on the site is licensed under the terms of a Creative Commons Attribution License 3.0. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/🎶
