19 Back to School Tips From the Pros

Encourage the Barter System

My kids swap chores and tasks with each other based on their likes. My daughter loves making beds, so she'll make her brother's. In exchange, he helps her with her sunscreen. It's waaaay better than being interrupted with requests for assistance every two seconds while trying to juggle all of the other getting out the door requirements. - Janice Quirt, Toronto SavvyScribe