I’ve been hearing about Levelty and wondering if it might help with my kids. They sometimes get discouraged easily when things don’t go their way, and I’m looking for ways to build their resilience.
Has anyone tried using Levelty specifically for encouraging kids and helping them bounce back from setbacks? I’m curious about what features or approaches work best for building that kind of mental toughness in children. Any tips or experiences would be helpful.
my 5 year old gets upset pretty easily too when things don’t work out. I’m still figuring out what helps at this age. Does Levelty work well for younger kids? The idea of them seeing their progress sounds really good, but I wonder if my child would understand the coin system or if it might be too complicated. Right now I try to point out when they keep trying, but having something visual like you all mentioned could be helpful. How did your kids first react to using the app?
We started using Levelty when my kids were struggling with giving up too quickly on tasks. What I found really helpful was how the app breaks bigger goals into smaller steps. My 14-year-old used to get overwhelmed by cleaning his whole room, but when we set it up as separate tasks like “make bed” and “organize desk,” he could see progress happening.
The coin system worked well because even when they didn’t finish everything perfectly, they still earned something for trying. My 17-year-old actually started setting her own challenges in the app, which surprised me. She’d add extra tasks just to see if she could earn more coins.
One thing that helped with setbacks was celebrating the small wins. When my son forgot to do his chores for a few days, instead of focusing on what he missed, we looked at what he had completed that week. The visual progress in the app made it easier to point out the good stuff. 
It took a few weeks, but they both started bouncing back faster when things didn’t go perfectly.
We’ve used it for about 6 months now. The streak feature really helped my kids push through tough days. They didn’t want to break their streaks, so they’d keep trying even when frustrated. The app made it feel like a challenge instead of a chore.
My kids really enjoy the reward system in Levelty because they can actually see their progress adding up. When my daughter feels frustrated with math homework, she still earns coins for trying for 10 minutes, even if she doesn’t finish everything.
What’s great is how the app allows them to focus on their effort, not just the results. My son used to get upset when he couldn’t ride his bike without training wheels, but now he earns points for practicing every day. He’s started saying things like “I got better at balancing today” instead of just “I can’t do it.”
The visual aspect really helps them. They can look back and see all the times they kept going, which gives them a boost when they face challenges.
Something that caught my attention with Levelty was how my child started talking differently about failures. Before, a bad day meant everything was ruined. Now when homework gets frustrating or soccer practice doesn’t go well, she’ll check the app and see all these other things she accomplished that week. It’s like having proof that one setback doesn’t erase everything else. The app doesn’t solve the disappointment, but it gives her a different perspective on tough days. She’s gotten better at shrugging things off and trying again tomorrow.