Blog Posts
Make Rewards Feel Real: Add Photos to MyChoreBoard Rewards
- Jacob Volk
- Parenting , Product Updates , Setup Guide
- 14 Nov, 2025
Kids stay motivated longer when they can see the reward they’re earning.That’s why we’re excited to introduce one of our most requested features:Add Images to Rewards
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Motivating Teens: Shift to Trust, Goals, & Real-World Wins
- Jacob Volk
- Parenting , Habits
- 13 Nov, 2025
Teens don’t want stickers — they want respect, freedom, and the aux cord.The good news? Those are exactly the kinds of rewards that help build real-world responsibility
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Motivating Tweens: Build Independence Without Power Struggles
- Jacob Volk
- Parenting , Habits
- 07 Nov, 2025
If ages 5–8 were “Watch this!”, the tween years (9–12) are “Let me choose.” Tweens crave a voice in how things happen — which is perfect, because voice and choice are
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Rewards That Motivate Kids (5–8): Small Wins Build Responsibility
- Jacob Volk
- Parenting , Habits
- 02 Nov, 2025
If the toddler years were “Right Now, Please,” ages 5–8 are “Watch This!” Kids in this stage love to show what they can do — which makes it the perfect time to build **dail
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Age-Appropriate Rewards for Toddlers: Simple, Immediate & Fun
- Jacob Volk
- Parenting , Habits
- 29 Oct, 2025
If your toddler could write their autobiography, Chapter One would be called “Right Now, Please.” At ages 2–4, kids live in the present tense — which is exactly why **simple, i
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How Positive Reinforcement Builds Motivation & Responsibility in Kids
- Jacob Volk
- Parenting , Habits
- 25 Oct, 2025
Parents don’t need more nagging power — they need a motivation system that kids actually respond to. That’s what positive reinforcement delivers: clear expectations, inst
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What’s New in MyChoreBoard: Progress Charts, Big Icons & a Smoother Experience
- Jacob Volk
- Product Updates , Setup Guide
- 22 Oct, 2025
We’ve been busy behind the scenes making MyChoreBoard even more helpful for families.This update adds two major new features — and a few invisible improvements — that make t
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Morning Routines for ADHD Kids That Actually Work
- Jacob Volk
- Parenting , ADHD
- 27 Sep, 2025
Why Mornings Feel So Hard for ADHD Families If your mornings feel like a race you never signed up for, you’re in good company. Many parents describe ADHD mornings as “organized
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ADHD and Household Responsibilities: What Parents Should Know
- Jacob Volk
- Parenting , ADHD
- 26 Sep, 2025
Why Chores Matter for ADHD Kids If asking your ADHD child to “clean your room” ends in frustration, you’re not alone. Household chores can feel like an uphill battle—but they’r
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Reward Systems That Motivate ADHD Kids (Without Bribes or Battles)
- Jacob Volk
- Parenting , ADHD
- 25 Sep, 2025
Why ADHD Motivation Works Differently Parents often say, “My child can focus — just not on chores.”That’s not inconsistency; it’s neuroscience. ADHD isn’t a lack of willpo
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