hi! im sorry if this is the wrong subreddit, as i really don’t use reddit, but i would really like some advice on how to help my mom out more. so, for some context, my mom is really really sick (chronically,) and i (14) have a TON of free time on my hands and usually spend it just doing nothing or being a bit of a brat (im trying to stop, i promise) and i feel pretty guilty about it and i know that my mom could use and would love some help, but i have no idea where to start.
i don’t and have never had chores, like, i do what im told obviously (ex. making dinner, cleaning, all that stuff), but i don’t have like, a chore list. so im very inexperienced, lol
so basically what im asking, if you’re a parent or just someone with basic life responsibilities, what chores would you be extremely relieved to see already done after a hard day? thank you so much,
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make yourself a chore list. Keeping the kitchen clean is a big one- make sure the dishes are done and put away regularly. Wipe down the counters. Clean the bathrooms, do the laundry (wash, dry, fold and put away). Vacuum/mop the floors. If you don’t know how to do any of it, youtube it.
Meal prep some food to have ready to go when she wants it. whether it’s a couple meals in the fridge or freezer meals.
Firstly, well done you for recognising that a little bit of help will mean the world to your mum and wanting to step up. As a chronic illness sufferer myself, it really is the small jobs that take such a load off my mind when I really need it.
It really doesn’t have to be much, wash up and put away some dishes, run the hoover round, pop some laundry on etc. All of those are quite small jobs but build into something bigger if they’re left too long. Just remember though, don’t try and carry the world as much as you might want to. It will take a toll and you have to look after yourself a bit too. I hope this helps a bit, take care of yourselves x
Cleaning dishes, sweeping and mopping, vacuuming (assuming you gave carpet in the house), cleaning the bathroom (especially the shower)
If you have cats, cleaning the litter box would definitely be a relief
This is an awesome post!
I think the number one thing your mom would want is to make sure you’re doing well in school. So do your homework without being told. Second, simply picking up after yourself can make a huge difference! Then things like learning how to do your own laundry and changing your sheets, etc. After that’s become a regular thing, try to find out what her least favorite thing to do around the house is. I personally hate unloading the dishwasher. I have no idea why. I also hate putting away laundry. We all have our things!
This is a great opportunity to show your maturity and also get to know your mom better!