After a long day at work, the last thing anyone wants to do is come back to a house full of chores, but this is unfortunately most of our realities. Whether that be the laundry, cooking, washing dirty plates, or vacuuming, maintaining a household can be a full-time job in … [Read more...] about Sharing is caring when it comes to splitting household chores
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Household chores help boost language and math skills
When we talk about learning reading and writing skills, most people think about school, but child psychologists find that household tasks and chores can also be instrumental in helping children practice literacy and math. Researcher Diana Leyva emphasizes that these tasks are … [Read more...] about Household chores help boost language and math skills
In the future, this gravity-defying robot could help the elderly do chores
Earth’s population is rapidly aging. Whereas today there are ten people under age 65 for every one senior, the United Nations projects it will be just five to one by 2050. In some countries like Japan, it’ll be less than two to one, which means we will need solutions for how to … [Read more...] about In the future, this gravity-defying robot could help the elderly do chores
Here’s an easy and natural way to clean your washing machine
We depend on our washing machines to keep our clothing clean and fresh, but when was the last time you gave your machine a scrub? Cleaning your washing machine every couple months will eliminate moldy smells and make it last longer. Here’s an easy way to clean out your machine … [Read more...] about Here’s an easy and natural way to clean your washing machine
How to make dishwashing a bit less of a drag
Let's be honest, washing dishes is not always the most exciting part of the day we look forward to, but it has to be done. Here are some ideas for making the process of dishwashing a little bit less of a drag. Add a smell-good element: Before you start washing, add five drops of … [Read more...] about How to make dishwashing a bit less of a drag