The Harvard Study of Adult Development (one of the longest-running studies on human happiness) found that children who grow up with age-appropriate chores develop stronger work ethic, better relationships, and higher life satisfaction as adults (Waldinger & Schulz, 2010–present). So naturally, I think every child can benefit from a chore list. But why not take it a step further and support nervous system regulation too? In our house, chore lists work best when they’re: ✔ Short ✔ Age-appropriate