Keeping the Monsters Away with Vanilla Spray
I think it depends on the child. My now 20 year old was terrified of the owls he believed were in his room at age 2. I tried logic, I tried discussions (with a very articulate child, at that) and nothing worked. I tried monster spray that I heard of or read...
Chores for a 9 Year Old?
I know abilities differ... But my kids have been helping around the house since they could walk. At 9, mine could set the table for meals, clear the table after meals, help me cook, clean a bathroom (with a few reminders) fold or hang laundry (they now can...