Having a few rules [ex: no hitting, saying please and thank you etc.] and tasks that your child has to do each day [ex: brush their teeth or make their bed] will help them develop responsibility and self-reliance.
Also, giving your child directions and multiple steps to complete a task will encourage there listening, thinking, and memory skills. Listening to and following directions are extremely important for every aspect of life. Continue to encourage this with your children by practicing it daily. Not only are you greatly helping them but it also makes your life easier because they come to know what you expect and they learn to be independent.
