185. What do I do when my chil d isn't following through or is apathetic?

I think every parent, from time to time, deals with a child/teen not following through with their responsibilities.  It can be frustrating.  What's at the root of the issue?  Let's explore some possible causes and solutions this week in episode 185 of the Practically Speaking MOM Podcast.  EPISODE 61 is a wonderful addition to this episode. It's called SMALL STEPS to BIG Growth.  It hits on a lot of practical help that I didn't have time to cover in this episode.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Val shares from page 58-59 of her book Wearing All Your Hats Without Wearing Out: Finding Focus to be the Masterpiece Family God Intended Click Here to look at the book         CLICK HERE to order the AUDIOBOOK

Three values to consider when figuring out how to deal with a child that is not following through with their responsibilities.

1. Value your own words as a parent so that your kids will value your words. Here's an episode on Getting Kids to Listen the First Time: Episode 5

2. Value family systems to increase peace and freedom. Here's an episode on how to add family systems one at a time: Overwhelmed? Reduce Chaos One System at a Time Episode 10
And along with having family systems, you want to learn how to hand off a chore effectively.  Here's an episode for that: Episode 2 Manager of the Monkeys 
Here's one on teaching your kids a solid work ethic: Episode 7: Work Ethic and the Habit of Happiness

3. Value self-evaluation - teach your kids how to identify root causes in their behavior.  Here's some episodes on Root Parenting vs Surface Parenting, episode 25 
Root Parenting, Digging Deeper Episode 26