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50+ Screen-Free Reward Ideas for Kids (That Actually Work)
50+ screen-free reward ideas for kids — from tiny wins to big family adventures. Simple, l…
The Research Behind PointPals
Learn how PointPals uses ideas from motivation, habit formation, family routines and posit…
Meet the PointPals: The Characters Behind the Family Chore App
Meet Sunny, Pip, Bramble, Fern, Marlow, Coda, Ridge and Ziggy — the playful PointPals char…
How to Make Chores Fun Without Bribes
Learn how to make chores fun for kids without constant nagging, bribing or screen-time bat…
What Is a Marble Jar Reward System?
A marble jar reward system helps children see progress by adding marbles for chores, kindn…
Why Screen Time Is Not the Best Reward for Chores
Looking for screen-free rewards for kids? Here are family-friendly chore reward ideas that…
Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids: A Family Chore List
Looking for chores for kids by age? Use this simple family chore list for toddlers, presch…