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Chores for 4-5 Year Olds: 25 Easy Jobs
Chores for 4-5 Year Olds: 25 Easy Jobs
05/10/2026 — Mack
Parenting Tips
How to Teach Kids Responsibility: 12 Practical Ways
How to Teach Kids Responsibility: 12 Practical Ways
04/10/2026 — Mack
Parenting Tips
Chores for 9-12 Year Olds: 35 Jobs That Build Independence
Chores for 9-12 Year Olds: 35 Jobs That Build Independence
03/10/2026 — Mack
Parenting Tips
Chores for 6-8 Year Olds: 30 Age-Appropriate Jobs
Chores for 6-8 Year Olds: 30 Age-Appropriate Jobs
02/10/2026 — Mack
6 Best Allowance Apps for Kids in 2026
6 Best Allowance Apps for Kids in 2026
01/10/2026 — Mack
Comparisons
How Much Allowance Should Kids Get? Guide by Age
How Much Allowance Should Kids Get? Guide by Age
30/09/2026 — Mack
Parenting Tips
7 Best Morning Routine Apps for Kids in 2026
7 Best Morning Routine Apps for Kids in 2026
28/09/2026 — Mack
Comparisons
Invite a Co-Parent to Xtra Hands for Free
Invite a Co-Parent to Xtra Hands for Free
28/09/2026 — Mack
Features
Chores for Toddlers: 30 Simple Jobs for Ages 2-5
Chores for Toddlers: 30 Simple Jobs for Ages 2-5
27/09/2026 — Mack
Parenting Tips
Vacation Mode: Pause Chores and Put Them Up for Grabs
Vacation Mode: Pause Chores and Put Them Up for Grabs
27/09/2026 — Mack
Features
How to Make Chores Fun for Kids: 15 Practical Ideas
How to Make Chores Fun for Kids: 15 Practical Ideas
26/09/2026 — Mack
Parenting Tips
Rotation Groups: Share the Chores That Keep Coming Back
Rotation Groups: Share the Chores That Keep Coming Back
26/09/2026 — Mack
Features
How to Create a Weekly Chore Schedule for Kids
How to Create a Weekly Chore Schedule for Kids
25/09/2026 — Mack
Parenting Tips
A Clear Ledger for Chore Earnings and Household Expenses
A Clear Ledger for Chore Earnings and Household Expenses
25/09/2026 — Mack
Features
Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids: A Complete Guide
Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids: A Complete Guide
24/09/2026 — Mack
Parenting Tips
Shared Chores: Make Room for the Bigger Jobs
Shared Chores: Make Room for the Bigger Jobs
24/09/2026 — Mack
Features
Carry-Over Chores: Keep Important Work on the List
Carry-Over Chores: Keep Important Work on the List
23/09/2026 — Mack
Features
Chore Chart App vs. Paper Chart: Which Works Better?
Chore Chart App vs. Paper Chart: Which Works Better?
23/09/2026 — Mack
Comparisons
Chore Notifications That Fit Each Member's Day
Chore Notifications That Fit Each Member's Day
22/09/2026 — Mack
Features
How to Get Kids to Do Chores Without Nagging
How to Get Kids to Do Chores Without Nagging
22/09/2026 — Mack
Parenting Tips
Unlimited Chores and Rooms in Xtra Hands
Unlimited Chores and Rooms in Xtra Hands
21/09/2026 — Mack
Features
Should Kids Get Paid for Chores? Allowance vs. Rewards
Should Kids Get Paid for Chores? Allowance vs. Rewards
21/09/2026 — Mack
Parenting Tips
7 Best Chore Apps for Families in 2026
7 Best Chore Apps for Families in 2026
20/09/2026 — Mack
Comparisons
Chores for Teenagers: 30 Age-Appropriate Ideas
Chores for Teenagers: 30 Age-Appropriate Ideas
19/09/2026 — Mack
Parenting Tips
How to Build a Chore Reward System That Works
How to Build a Chore Reward System That Works
18/09/2026 — Mack
Parenting Tips
Xtra Hands Pricing: Start Free, Add Your Crew
Xtra Hands Pricing: Start Free, Add Your Crew
17/09/2026 — Mack
Announcements
Best Chore Apps for Kids with ADHD in 2026
Best Chore Apps for Kids with ADHD in 2026
17/09/2026 — Mack
Comparisons
What Xtra Hands does that other chore apps don't
What Xtra Hands does that other chore apps don't
17/08/2026 — Mack
Comparisons
Rewards are here: helping chores feel worth it
Rewards are here: helping chores feel worth it
20/07/2026 — Mack
Announcements
Xtra Hands is here: a calmer household, one chore at a time
Xtra Hands is here: a calmer household, one chore at a time
17/06/2026 — Mack
Announcements