It is good for your child to do chores. Think about whether your child is doing enough chores – or the right chores for his age and maturity.

Ask yourself these questions.

• Is my child around the age that many children do this? Don’t base your answer on what older children in your family did or what you did as a child. Talk to other parents you trust who have dealt with this decision recently.

• Does your child have the skills needed for the chores he is doing or that you are thinking about assigning him? Does he know the safety rules about the chores? Can he operate any needed equipment (trash cans, toy box, etc.)?

Based on your answers, decide whether it is time to change up his chores as you are moving into a new year.

If so, assign the new chores. After a short while, review how things are going. Celebrate what he is doing well.