Do your kids earn an allowance each week, or are their chores attached to simply being a part of the family system? Either way, chores can be an important part of teaching our kids to be responsible and doing their share as contributing members of the family.
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Allowance CalculatorWhat I appreciate most about Dr. Iannelli's allowance calculator is that he asks us what allowance we received as kids, and lets us know how much that dollar amount would be worth today.- Pediatrics Guide Vincent Iannelli, M.D.

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