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New Feature Release: A Better Way to Get Kids to Do Chores (Without the Daily Battles)
It’s the age old question that’s been around as long as the family unit itself: How to get kids to do chores? If getting your kids to do chores feels like an uphill battle - you're not alone.
Chores are one of the most common flashpoints in family life. Whether it’s asking your child to clean their room, take out the rubbish, or feed the dog, many parents find themselves stuck in a frustrating cycle of reminders, resistance, and raised voices.
But what if there was a better way?
Introducing the brand new Chores feature in the Thumsters parenting app - a simple, visual, and encouraging way to help kids complete daily tasks without the power struggles.
We’ve heard it from thousands of parents: “We just want our kids to listen and follow through without yelling.”
The Chores feature was built in response to that exact need. Now, alongside behavior tracking and emotion check-ins, you can assign daily routines and chores right inside Thumsters - creating one unified system that helps your family stay calm, consistent, and connected.
The Chores feature allows you to:
- Create custom daily tasks for each child
- Assign age-appropriate responsibilities
- Tick off tasks with visual checklists kids understand
- Sync across multiple devices for carers, parents, and babysitters
- Recognise completed tasks with positive reinforcement, building motivation and habit strength
It’s designed to work with your parenting style, not rub against it. Whether you're using rewards, routine charts, or gentle accountability, Thumsters helps turn those systems into something kids can see, use, and respond to.
Here’s what makes this more than just a chore chart app:
- Built-in behavior coaching: Link tasks to behavior patterns using thumbs up and thumbs down.
- Emotions check-ins: Use mood tracking to understand why chores aren’t getting done (sometimes, there’s more going on).
- Custom reporting: See patterns, track consistency, and spot where things might be falling down.
- Reduce power struggles with kids: The fun interactive interface keeps kids engaged and motivated to tick off daily tasks and smash their goals!
This turns everyday routines into teachable moments - encouraging independence, emotional regulation, and positive decision-making.
When kids can visually track their progress and receive consistent, meaningful feedback, it helps shift the focus from “because I said so” to “this is how we work as a family.”
And when you respond with encouragement and consistent positive reinforcement instead of nagging, children are more likely to follow through and feel proud of what they’ve achieved. That’s the heart of positive recognition - and that’s exactly what Thumsters is built to support.
Like everything in Thumsters, the Chores feature was designed with real families in mind. It’s quick to set up, easy to use, and grows with your child’s needs. Use it to:
- Reinforce daily routines
- Teach accountability without yelling
- Reduce resistance around tasks
- Build better communication as a family
Thumsters is more than just a daily task app for children - it’s a full parenting support system that helps you respond with confidence, not chaos. A full suite of positive parenting tools to empower families and see meaningful change.
Download the app or update to the latest version to start using the Chores feature today.
Already using Thumsters? Head to your dashboard and add your first daily task… we’ve made it easy - because parenting is hard enough without having to remind them six times to put their socks in the basket.
We’ve got your back.