StarKid is a family-friendly reward system that turns daily chores into fun adventures. Children earn stars by completing tasks and can spend those stars on rewards you set up. It uses positive reinforcement to motivate kids and helps build responsibility while making household management enjoyable for the whole family.

Getting started is easy:

• Sign up for a free account on our registration page
• Verify your email address
• Add your children's profiles with custom avatars
• Choose 3 chores and 3 rewards for each child to start
• Begin tracking chores and awarding stars!

Yes! StarKid is completely free during our beta phase. We're focused on helping families and gathering feedback to improve the platform. There are no hidden fees or premium features locked behind paywalls.

You can add multiple children to your StarKid account. Each child gets their own profile with custom avatar, individual chore assignments, and separate star tracking. This makes it perfect for families of any size.

Absolutely! While we provide pre-made chore and reward templates to get you started quickly, you can create completely custom chores and rewards. You can:

• Set custom star values for chores (1-10 stars)
• Set custom star costs for rewards (1-100 stars)
• Upload your own images for chores and rewards
• Create chores and rewards that are meaningful to your family

Yes! If you forget your password, click the "Forgot Password?" link on the login page. Enter your email address and we'll send you a secure reset link. The link is valid for 1 hour for security purposes.

There are several ways to award stars:

• Complete chores: Click on a chore when your child completes it to automatically award the star value
• Manual star addition: Use the "+" button to add stars for good behavior or extra tasks
• Quick actions: Use the star control buttons for common amounts (1, 2, 5 stars)

All star transactions are tracked in the history page so you can see exactly when and why stars were awarded.

When your child wants to "purchase" a reward, simply click on the reward in the app. The system will automatically deduct the required stars from their total if they have enough. The transaction is logged in the history, and you can then provide the real-world reward (extra screen time, special outing, etc.).

Yes, you can remove stars using the "-" button or quick action controls. This might be useful for behavioral corrections or if stars were awarded by mistake. All star removals are tracked in the history for transparency.

StarKid provides a comprehensive history page where you can see:

• All star transactions (earned and spent)
• Which chores were completed and when
• Which rewards were claimed
• Patterns in your family's activity

This helps you celebrate improvements and identify areas that might need attention.

Yes! StarKid is designed to work perfectly on all devices - desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones. The interface automatically adapts to your screen size, so you can manage chores and award stars on-the-go.

StarKid works with all modern web browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. We recommend keeping your browser updated for the best experience.

Absolutely. We take privacy and security seriously:

• All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• We only collect information necessary for the service
• We never share your family's data with third parties
• You can delete your account and data at any time

See our Privacy Policy for complete details.

We're here to help! If you encounter any issues:

• Try refreshing the page first
• Check your internet connection
• Use our feedback form to report the issue
• Email us directly at support@starkid.ca

As a beta service, we're constantly improving and your feedback helps us fix issues quickly.

Star values should reflect the difficulty and time required for each chore:

• 1-2 stars: Simple tasks like putting away toys, feeding pets
• 3-4 stars: Medium tasks like setting the table, making their bed
• 5-7 stars: Challenging tasks like cleaning their room, helping with dishes
• 8-10 stars: Major tasks like organizing closets, helping with yard work

Adjust based on your child's age and abilities!

The best rewards are meaningful to your child and encourage positive behavior:

• Experiences: Extra bedtime story, special outing, movie night
• Privileges: Extra screen time, staying up late on weekends
• Small treats: Favorite snack, small toy, special meal choice
• Time together: One-on-one time, choosing family activity

Remember: the goal is building intrinsic motivation, so focus on experiences over material items when possible.

This is normal! Try these strategies:

• Ask your child what rewards they'd find motivating
• Make sure star costs aren't too high - quick wins build momentum
• Celebrate the effort, not just completion
• Consider adding variety to keep things interesting
• Remember that building habits takes time - be patient

Every child is different, so don't be afraid to experiment and adjust!

The goal is to build intrinsic motivation over time:

• Gradually increase the focus on how good it feels to help the family
• Praise the character traits being developed (responsibility, helpfulness)
• Slowly increase time between rewards
• Involve children in setting family goals rather than individual rewards
• Celebrate the family working together as a team

StarKid can be a stepping stone to lifelong positive habits!