Comments on: Kids, Chores, and Routines – A Simple, Yet Crucial Part of Family Management

By: Jessica Fisher

Jessica Fisher — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:51:06 +0000

That is a brilliant way to motivate! If you blog it, I’d love to see it!

By: Shannon

Shannon — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:43:06 +0000

Thanks for this AWESOME idea!!! I found this on Pinterst last week and we’ve been doing it for a few days. I also turned it into a contest! The first kid done with their High 5s get to paint their hand and put a ‘High 5′ on a poster. Each kid has their own color, and the kid with the most hand prints at the end of the month gets a date night with Mom and Dad.
They LOVE it! Instead of stomping and whining about their am/pm duties, now they race around and can’t wait to get started on them! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Charity

Charity — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:54:38 +0000

Just came across your website because of pinterest. I love this high five plan. It is so easy for kids of any age to use and I can’t wait to start using it with our daily routine with my 4 yr. old. Thank you for sharing!

By: Joyful Mama

Joyful Mama — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:47:23 +0000

Hi there! I recently saw a photo of your High Five charts on Pinterest, and am delighted to have ‘discovered’ your lovely blog that way. You’ve inspired me to try this with my toddlers – you can read my post about our version of your charts here: http://joyfulmamasplace.blogspot.com/2011/07/making-it-fun-to-get-things-done.html

Greetings from Sunny South Africa!

By: Patty

Patty — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:45:37 +0000

I just did this with my 4 yr. old twins and my 3 yr. old son and they loved doing it! I think it is a great idea! Thanks for posting!

By: Preparing Your Child for Public Kindergarten — Life As Mom

Preparing Your Child for Public Kindergarten — Life As Mom — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:11:43 +0000

[...] Having a basic routine at home will make it less difficult for your child to adjust to the routine at school. Most children do well when they know what to expect. Don’t be afraid to “mix things up” occasionally, though… flexibility is an important trait to have too! [...]

By: Kathleen Feller

Kathleen Feller — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:28:04 +0000

I like the High 5 idea. I’m gonna try that with my kids (ages 6.5,4.5, and 14 months).

By: Jaime Kiser

Jaime Kiser — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:52:24 +0000

My son’s only 2.5 but we have small chore routines. For example he knows that after dinner he needs to put him plate on the counter and wash up, if he spills there’s a dish towel at his level to clean it up. (This goes for every meal) After dinner we put pj’s on and pick up toys so we can read stories. Oddly enough he loves this part. He’ll actually pick up his toys randomly and then ask for a story. He associates picking up his things with something he loves. He also knows that when we come in from outside we take off our coats, shoes and hats..he’ll remind you if you forget. On a good day I’ll let him help with laundry or hand me canned goods when I put away groceries. The more I let him help the more he learns and I don’t have to wonder what he’s up to for a little while.

By: My Household Planner Revealed (& a Few Free Downloads) — Life As Mom

My Household Planner Revealed (& a Few Free Downloads) — Life As Mom — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:56:17 +0000

[...] for my everyday. See what I mean about OCD? Can’t help it. I like to tell myself what to do. (The Morning and Evening High Fives are lists of chores for the kids to complete, but I have to remember to follow [...]

By: Ann Marie

Ann Marie — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:52:27 +0000

LOVE it!!! I am definitely going to implement this!!!