That’s my fault, by the way. “I don’t ask them to do chores because I’d constantly be after them about it,” I said, adding that I’d likely have to redo what would probably be a shoddy job.

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Here’s how to track the calorie burn of fall chores and avoid injury. ... focus on rotating from the middle of your back — never your lower back — to avoid strains.

Chores can become habits when we do them at the same time every day or every week. When/then routines help. When your children have hung up their coats after school, then they can have snack.