Making sense of shift-work, homework, chauffeur-work and housework can seem overwhelming. You give so much of yourself to people on a daily basis that sometimes there’s nothing left to give at home.
Many parents recruit family members to share the load, and it can work successfully. There’s no reason why an 11-year-old can’t do laundry or a 5-year-old can’t clear the table. When children take on responsibility, they feel capable and develop a better sense of self. Here are some tricks to make it easier:
Remember to notice effort rather than wait for perfection.
What’s your method to get other family members to wash their jeans…and your scrubs? Got any other parenting tips for busy nurses?
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