A Campfire post is shared with the whole family.

Use it for updates, encouragement, questions, photos, videos, links, and celebrations.

Both parents and children can post when the child has posting permission.

Quick Start

1. Open Campfire.
2. Start a new post.
3. Write the message.
4. Add photos, video, or a link if useful.
5. Review the full-family audience.
6. Publish.
7. Check the post.

Exact buttons should be verified in the current app.

Write One Clear Message

Keep the main point easy to understand.

Examples:

• “Family game night starts at 7:00 PM.”
• “Nice work completing the morning chores.”
• “What should our next Reward Shelf item be?”
• “Please check the link for Saturday’s event details.”

A short post is often easier to notice than a long paragraph.

Add Media When It Helps

Campfire supports:

• One photo
• Multiple photos
• Video
• Links

Media is optional.

Use it to:

• Show a completed family project
• Share a memory
• Celebrate progress
• Pass along useful information
• Add context to the update

Do not add a photo simply because the post composer allows it.

Remember the Whole-Family Audience

Campfire posts cannot be limited to:

• One person
• Selected members

Everyone in the family receives the post.

Before publishing, check:

• Is the message appropriate for children and adults?
• Does it include private information?
• Does anyone in the photo object to sharing it?
• Is the link safe and useful?
• Would an in-person conversation be better?

Publish the Post

After reviewing the content, publish it.

Campfire posts are not reviewed by admins before appearing to the family.

They may become visible right away based on the current product flow.

Post, comment, and reaction notifications are not configurable.

Posts Cannot Be Edited

Campfire does not support editing after publication.

If the post has a mistake:

1. Delete it.
2. Create a corrected version.

This is especially important for:

• Wrong event times
• Incorrect links
• Private details
• Misspelled names that change the meaning
• Photos uploaded by mistake

Delete a Post

The author can delete their own post.

A parent can delete a child’s post.

When the post is deleted:

• The post disappears
• Its comments are lost
• The Heart reactions are no longer attached to a visible post

Deleted content should not be treated as recoverable unless the product confirms recovery.

Posts Cannot Be Scheduled or Pinned

You cannot schedule a Campfire post for later.

You also cannot pin it to the top.

For an event that must stay visible, use the Family Calendar.

For a repeating chore, use a chore schedule and reminder.

Campfire is best for current communication.

Post Examples

Chore celebration

Noah completed the laundry chore and put the basket away. Nice follow-through.

Reward update

We added “Choose Friday Dinner” to the Reward Shelf.

Family question

Which room should we tackle together this weekend?

Event change

Practice moved to Field 2. Check the Calendar for the updated location.

Shared link

Here is the school page for Saturday’s event.

Child Posting

Parents can manage posting access per child.

Photo sharing is part of posting permission.

If a child can view Campfire but should not create posts, turn off that child’s posting access.

Comments and Heart reactions are not controlled through separate per-child settings.

Common Problems

The post is visible to everyone

That is expected. Campfire uses the whole-family audience.

The post has a typo

Delete and repost it.

The post includes the wrong photo

Delete it promptly and create a new post.

A child posts something inappropriate

A parent can delete the post and update the child’s permission.

The post should appear later

Scheduling is not supported. Use Calendar or post at the right time.

Common Questions

Can a post include more than one photo?

Yes.

Can it include video?

Yes.

Can it include a link?

Yes.

Can it include a poll?

No.

Can it be edited later?

No.

Can a parent delete a child’s post?

Yes.

Best First Action

Create one short Campfire post that celebrates a completed chore.

Keep it specific and easy for the whole family to understand.

Related Articles

• How to Use Campfire
• How to Share Photos, Videos, and Links in Campfire
• How to Delete a Campfire Post or Comment
• How Children Use Campfire