I’ve been looking into ways to encourage my kids to be more self-motivated, and I came across this app called Levelty. It seems to use some kind of positive reinforcement system, but I’m not really sure how it works or if it’s effective. Has anyone used it with their kids? I’d love to hear about your experiences or if you have any insights on how it might help develop self-motivation. Also, are there any potential downsides I should be aware of?
My kids have been using Levelty for a few months now. It’s been pretty helpful for us.
The app makes daily tasks feel like a fun game. My son loves seeing his avatar level up when he finishes his homework or cleans his room. It’s neat to see him get excited about doing chores!
One thing I’ve noticed is that the kids are starting to do some tasks without being asked. They seem proud when they earn points on their own.
We still have off days, but overall it’s been a positive tool. The key has been keeping expectations realistic and praising effort, not just results.
I’m curious to see if the motivation sticks long-term. For now, it’s made our routines smoother and there’s less nagging from me, which is nice!
I’ve been thinking about self-motivation for my 5-year-old too. We’re just starting with simple tasks like putting toys away. Sometimes it works, sometimes not.
I haven’t tried Levelty yet, but I’m curious about apps like this. Do they really help kids do things on their own or do they end up expecting a reward every time?
My daughter loves games, so making chores a fun challenge sounds intriguing. Has anyone seen a lasting change with these types of apps, or do the rewards always need to be there to keep the momentum? I’d love to hear what your experiences have been.
We tried Levelty for a few weeks. My kids enjoyed earning points at first. The novelty wore off pretty fast though.
Now we just have a simple chore chart on the fridge. They get screen time when tasks are done. Less fuss, works okay for us.
I tried a few different approaches with my kids over the years. When they were younger, we used sticker charts and small rewards. It worked for a while, but they eventually lost interest.
As they got older, we switched to a points system similar to what Levelty uses. My son really took to it. He loved seeing his points add up and choosing his own rewards. My daughter was less interested in the app itself, but she liked having clear expectations.
The best part was how it reduced arguments. We could just refer to the app instead of getting into debates about chores. It wasn’t perfect, but it definitely helped them become more self-motivated over time.
One tip: we made sure to include some non-chore goals too, like reading or practicing an instrument. That kept it from feeling like it was all about housework. 
I’ve been using Levelty with my 11-year-old for a few months now. It’s made chores more fun for us. My kid gets a kick out of earning points and leveling up their character.
I noticed they’re starting to do some tasks without being asked, which is pretty cool. We still have our ups and downs, but overall it’s helped cut down on nagging.
I’m not sure if the motivation will stick long-term, but for now it’s made our routines smoother. It’s been interesting to see how gamifying chores has changed things around our house.