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Chore charts are an excellent feedback tool to help kids get more value from doing their chores. As parents trying to instill positive values in our children, we know parenting is an ongoing journey, with no easy fixes. A chore chart can’t automatically turn kids into responsible human beings. However,... Continue reading

As parents, we strive to pick the best path to educate, nurture and engage our children. To use or not use a chore chart? In a 2016 article published in The Atlantic, titled “The Dangers of Using a Sticker Chart to Teach Kids Good Behavior”. The byline read: “Priming kids... Continue reading

Emotional intelligence is a vital skill that kids need to cultivate early in their development. Can a chore chart help with EQ? It’s every parent’s dream to hear that their child possesses a high IQ. We assume that an intellectually gifted kid is bound for future success. Perhaps with the... Continue reading

Want to make kid's chores and routines more fun? I’ve got a game for you! Matthew is a dad of two and author of the aDADable blog. He recently wrote about his experience using My Starry Chart with his adorable daughter Haddie. Click here for the full blog post. Below... Continue reading

Sticker charts are a great tool for motivating children to complete tasks, especially when it comes to sleep. By Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant Lindsay Weinstock of Dream Come True Sleep ConsultingThese visual charts can help your little one follow their bedtime routine, motivate them to stay in their bed for... Continue reading

Don’t shy away from giving your kids chores at a young age. By Child Development and Parenting Expert Caron Irwin of Roo ParentingChores have many benefits for parents and kids - they encourage independence, promote satisfaction, develop life skills, help get things done around the house and naturally instil the... Continue reading

Gratitude is a value and behaviour that requires a level of education. It is not necessarily an innate personality trait, but rather a learned practice. Teaching kids gratefulness requires helping them look at situations from the point of view of appreciation. So how do we, as parents, teach children such... Continue reading

We're the gift and game that keeps on giving - fun for kids and a great tool for moms and dads. Teaching kids gratitude, patience and the difference between instant and delayed gratification are just a few ways My Starry Chart is the chore chart to help reinforce good behaviour.... Continue reading