Any Chance My Kid Can Mark an Overdue Chore as Complete Without My Help? Turn On “Complete Overdue Chores”

Give Kids the Chance to Catch Up

Life gets busy, and sometimes chores fall through the cracks. But that doesn’t mean they have to stay unfinished! S’moresUp’s Complete Overdue Chores feature lets kids take responsibility by marking overdue tasks as complete—even after their due date has passed.

This feature empowers your kids to stay accountable and gives them the flexibility to make up for missed chores without requiring your intervention. Let’s explore how to enable this and why it’s a game-changer for fostering responsibility.

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How to Turn On and Use “Complete Overdue Chores”

1. What Is the Feature?

The Complete Overdue Chores option allows family members, especially kids, to mark past-due tasks as complete. It ensures they can catch up on their responsibilities while maintaining chore accountability.

2. Steps to Enable the Feature

1. Access Chore Settings

   • Open the S’moresUp app and navigate to the Chore Settings section.

2. Turn On the Feature

   • Look for the Complete Overdue Chores option and toggle it on.

3. Save Changes

   • Once enabled, overdue chores will remain visible on the child’s chore list, allowing them to mark them as complete when they’ve finished the task.

4. Encourage Follow-Through

   • Remind your kids to use this feature to stay on top of their responsibilities, even if they’re catching up.

Examples of Use

• After a Busy School Day: Graham can finish and mark his overdue math homework chore as complete without waiting for your approval.
• Weekend Catch-Up: Marsh and Mello tackle overdue cleaning tasks and update their progress directly in the app.

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Why “Complete Overdue Chores” Matters

1. Promote Accountability

   • Kids learn to take ownership of missed tasks, fostering responsibility.

2. Encourage Flexibility

   • This feature accommodates busy schedules, ensuring chores can still be completed and recognized.

3. Reduce Parental Involvement

   • Empower kids to manage their own chore lists without constant reminders or approvals.

4. Build Positive Habits

   • Encourages follow-through, helping kids develop a consistent approach to their responsibilities.

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Ready to Help Your Kids Stay on Track?

With the Complete Overdue Chores feature, your kids can take control of their responsibilities, even when life gets busy. Turn it on today and watch as they build accountability and independence, one chore at a time.

Because when kids can manage their own progress, everyone wins. 🐾✨