The Rewards That My Family Claims Need My Approval. How Do I Set It Up?

Guide Your Kids Toward Smarter Choices with Reward Approval

When it comes to rewards, kids might get excited about cashing in their S’mores Points for the first thing that catches their eye. As parents, we want to encourage thoughtful decision-making and ensure rewards align with our family’s values. That’s where S’moresUp’s Reward Approval feature comes in. By enabling Reward Approval, you can review and approve any rewards your kids request, creating opportunities to teach financial responsibility along the way.

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How to Set Up Reward Approval

Here’s how you can enable this feature and guide your family toward better choices:

What Is Reward Approval?
Reward Approval requires kids to submit a request before they can redeem their S’mores Points for a reward. Parents then review and either approve or deny the request.

Steps to Enable Reward Approval

1. Access Reward Settings:

   • Open the S’moresUp app and navigate to the Settings menu.
   • Tap on Rewards Settings to customize how your family manages rewards.

2. Turn On Reward Approval:

   • Locate the Reward Approval toggle in the settings.
   • Switch it on to activate the feature for your family.

3. Communicate with Your Kids:

   • Explain the new process to your family, letting them know they’ll need your approval before claiming rewards.

How Reward Approval Works

• Submission: Kids request a reward directly through the app.
• Review: Parents receive a notification and can review the request in the Approvals Section.
• Decision: Approve or reject the request. For rejections, you can explain your reasoning to encourage learning and understanding.

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Why Use Reward Approval?

1. Teaches Financial Responsibility:

   • Encourages kids to think critically about their choices and prioritize meaningful rewards.

2. Promotes Thoughtful Spending:

   • Kids learn the value of saving points for larger or more impactful rewards instead of spending impulsively.

3. Facilitates Family Conversations:

   • Reward requests can spark discussions about family values, goal-setting, and responsible decision-making.

4. Provides Oversight:

   • Parents retain control over the reward system, ensuring it aligns with family priorities and goals.

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Empower Your Family with Guided Choices

With Reward Approval, you’re not just managing what your kids earn—you’re helping them understand the bigger picture of effort, value, and decision-making. By reviewing rewards together, you create teachable moments that build their financial confidence and independence over time.

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Ready to Set It Up?

Log in to S’moresUp today and activate the Reward Approval feature. With this simple step, you’re turning every reward request into an opportunity to teach, connect, and empower your family. 🐾✨