Raising Capable Kids

audiobook (Unabridged) How to Teach Responsibility, Chores, and Accountability Without Nagging or Power Struggles

By Mira Joywell

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You're tired of the constant nagging, power struggles, and daily battles over chores and responsibilities. You want your child to grow into a capable, confident adult—but it feels like you're stuck repeating yourself and getting nowhere.

If you're exhausted from micromanaging and feel like you're doing everything yourself, you're not alone. Many well-meaning parents unknowingly do too much—and end up raising kids who are overwhelmed, underprepared, or entitled. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Raising Capable Kids is your no-nonsense guide to building responsibility, cooperation, and accountability—without yelling, guilt trips, or bribes. Backed by real-world examples and research-based strategies, this book empowers you to shift the dynamic at home and raise kids who pitch in, take ownership, and feel proud of their contributions.

Author Mira Joywell shares practical tools that help busy parents reset expectations and coach kids toward independence—even if it hasn't worked before. This isn't about perfection—it's about progress, communication, and mutual respect.

What you'll learn:

  • How to stop doing everything yourself—and teach kids to step up
  • Why nagging and punishment backfire (and what to do instead)
  • Ways to motivate kids without rewards, threats, or lectures
  • How to create chore systems that actually work
  • How to stay calm and consistent—even when kids resist
  • Whether you're raising a strong-willed child, a forgetful tween, or a sensitive helper, this book gives you the scripts, structure, and mindset shifts you need to transform chaos into teamwork.

    Take the first step toward a more peaceful, confident home today.

    Raising Capable Kids