Follow for more expert parenting strategies and guidance! Speaker: Dr. Aliza Pressman Source: Dr. Aliza Pressman: 5 Principles of Parenting for Resilient, Self-Regulated, and Competent Children | Habits and Hustle Podcast with Jennifer Cohen Here, Dr. Pressman discusses chores. While our kids often give us push back for required "jobs" in the home, Dr. Pressman correctly explains how chores are connected to skill development. There's a reason some people live by the idea of making their bed immediately in the morning to ensure they start the day with a successful action. We gain confidence, not by being praised, but by feeling competent and useful. Chores give us both of these things, and it can start from a young age. Being good at something, however trivial, feels good. Feeling like a contributing member of a family or a team feels good. This is important for our children. Share this post with another parent who needs to hear it!