How it works

ScreenTickr turns daily responsibilities into earned screen time.

It is simple:

1. Kids complete the things they need to do
2. They earn screen time minutes for each completed responsibility
3. They use those minutes during the week, when it is their time for screens

No guessing. No arguing. Just clear expectations.

1. Set up daily tasks

Each child has a weekly list of tasks, like:

• Getting ready for school
• Tidying up after themselves
• Getting ready for bed
• Staying in bed after lights out

Each task is worth a set number of screen time minutes. You decide what matters, and how much it is worth.

2. Track progress

When your child completes a task, you mark it as Done and they earn their minutes. If they complete it without reminders, that counts. If it did not happen, mark it Failed and no minutes are earned. It is clear, consistent, and fair.

There is a third option. If a task becomes the source of an argument, mark it Thumbs Down and minutes are deducted. Use Thumbs Down sparingly. It is a teaching tool, not a punishment.

3. Watch minutes add up

As the week goes on, their total builds. When they want to use screen time, the question becomes "how much time do you have left?" rather than a negotiation. If they have earned it, they can use it.

Start fresh each week

At the end of the week, review what they earned, celebrate the effort, and start a new board.

It becomes a rhythm rather than a battle. ScreenTickr is not about punishment. It is about helping children learn that responsibilities come before rewards.