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New York Times, Sharon's Published Work

Emptying the Dishwasher Can Enrich Kids’ Mental Health

Allowing kids to try to meet (and master) real-life challenges helps them build a healthy, protective sense of self-efficacy. Happy to share my latest for the New York Times.


Emptying the Dishwasher Can Enrich Kids’ Mental Health


Published online February 11, 2021, and in print on February 14, 2021.

Sharon's Published Work, Washington Post

Washington Post: The Kids Complained About Chores, So We Gave Them More

The Kids Complained About Chores, So We Gave Them More

Published in Washington Post, May 19, 2015 (print edition May 21, 2015)