ChoreMonster

CHOREMONSTER gives both kids and parents a fun model for improving motivation and getting things done in a timely manner. You can currently choose chores from a list or enter your own, select a point value, enter instructions, and choose a deadline (or no deadline). While not everything is customizable, parents still have a lot of options: you can opt for chores to be automatically approved and can add extra points for any you feel were done particularly well. You also pick the potential rewards kids can redeem -- adding something Amazon sells or a prize that doesn't cost anything, like video game time or a hug.

The system is well-planned: Kids and parents see totally different screens, and kids' profiles clearly list completed chores and points they've earned. Parents can also receive weekly chore and reward stats, if they'd like to. Kids can't, however, seem to easily see chores that are due tomorrow or later in the week, which could hinder the amount of planning and time management skills they can learn. Kids also can't really comment on chores, which might help them convey how they got things done for parents to provide improvement tips and encouragement. Adding more correspondence capabilities and long-term chore charts would help kids utilize more skills. However, if you're looking for a way to trigger and track kids' household, homework, and other responsibilities, ChoreMonster still packs a solid punch.