Setup guide
Articles in the Setup-guide category include practical tips, guides, and insights to help families build routines, motivate kids, and use positive reinforcement effectively with MyChoreBoard.
MyChoreBoard Is Now Available in the App Stores
- Jacob Volk
- Product Updates , Setup Guide
- 28 Apr, 2026
Installing MyChoreBoard just got easier. MyChoreBoard is now available in the app stores, giving families a more familiar way to install the free chore and rewards app on phon
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New Feature: WallBoard Mode
- Jacob Volk
- Product Updates , Setup Guide
- 24 Mar, 2026
Sometimes it helps for the whole family to see everything at once. Instead of switching between child views, WallBoard Mode gives you a shared display that shows each child’s chore
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New Feature: Invite Another Parent or Guardian
- Jacob Volk
- Product Updates , Setup Guide
- 12 Mar, 2026
Managing a household does not always fall on just one adult. Sometimes chores, rewards, routines, and responsibilities need to be managed by a co-parent, grandparent, guardian, or
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New Feature: Manually Add & Subtract Points
- Jacob Volk
- Product Updates , Setup Guide , Rewards
- 02 Mar, 2026
Not every important parenting moment shows up as a scheduled chore. Sometimes a child helps a sibling, puts in extra effort on homework, or handles a tough situation really well. O
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How to Save MyChoreBoard to Your Home Screen and Use It Like an App
- Jacob Volk
- Parenting , Setup Guide
- 17 Feb, 2026
A lot of parents hear the phrase Progressive Web App and assume it is something technical or developer-y. It is not. In real life, it simply means you can save MyChoreBoard t
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Make Rewards Feel Real: Add Photos to MyChoreBoard Rewards
- Jacob Volk
- Parenting , Product Updates , Setup Guide , Rewards
- 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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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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Family Rollout Plan: Getting Kids Onboard with a Chore App
- Jacob Volk
- Parenting , Setup Guide
- 23 Sep, 2025
Getting your kids excited about a new chore app isn’t just about tech — it’s about psychology. Families succeed when they roll it out with clear expectations, fun rewards, and a sh
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How to Switch from a Whiteboard to a Free Chore App (In One Weekend)
- Jacob Volk
- Parenting , Setup Guide
- 19 Sep, 2025
If your whiteboard chore chart is covered in half-erased checkmarks and good intentions, you’re not alone. Most families outgrow paper systems once routines start to slip or multip
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