How to get kids to help around the house

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BURLINGTON, Vt. -

It may happen without you even realizing it. Many parents become maids to their kids, cleaning up after all the messes.

But Vicki Hoefle with Parenting on Track says it's time to quit your job as the maid. She appeared on The :30 to tell us how. Watch the video for more.

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Animal control officer denies prohibited acts

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St. Albans teen pleads guilty in fatal DUI crash

Middlebury man charged in 2011 fire

Middlebury man charged in 2011 fire

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Northern NY woman dies after being hit by vehicle

Gas leak prompts evacuations in South Burlington

Gas leak prompts evacuations in South Burlington

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