Your S’moresUp family is the shared home for chores, S’mores, rewards, schedules, the Family Calendar, Weekly View, and Campfire.

A good setup makes it clear who belongs in the family, who manages the system, and which chores each person can see.

Start with the people who will actually use S’moresUp now. You can add more later.

Before You Begin

Decide:

• Which adult will create the family
• Which other adults should help manage it
• Which children need profiles
• Whether children will use their own device or a shared device
• Which 5 to 7 chores you want to start with

You do not need to create every profile setting, reward, and chore before the family begins.

Set Up Your Family

Exact buttons may differ between iOS and Android, but the setup follows the same basic path.

1. Open S’moresUp.
2. Create or open your family.
3. Add the family name and requested details.
4. Add the adults who will help manage the family.
5. Add a profile for each child who will receive chores.
6. Review profile names and photos so everyone can find the right person.
7. Save the setup.
8. Add a few familiar chores.

After setup, check the family list before creating a large chore system.

Add the Adults Who Help Manage the Family

Add another adult when that person helps with:

• Creating or editing chores
• Approving completed chores
• Managing rewards or allowance
• Reviewing Weekly View
• Supporting morning or evening routines
• Keeping the Family Calendar current
• Encouraging kids through Campfire

This may be:

• A spouse or partner
• A co-parent
• A grandparent
• A caregiver
• Another trusted adult in the household

Only invite someone who should have access to the family system.

Give the Adult One Clear Role First

Adding another adult works best when the responsibility is clear.

For example:

• One adult checks morning chores.
• One adult approves evening chores.
• One adult manages the Reward Shelf.
• One adult keeps the Family Calendar updated.

S’moresUp should help adults share the follow-up, not create two different sets of rules.

Add a Profile for Each Child

A child profile connects that child to:

• Assigned chores
• Due times and reminders
• Completed work
• S’mores
• Rewards
• Wallet activity
• Weekly progress
• Age-appropriate app access

Use the name and photo your child will recognize quickly.

Depending on the current app version and setup, a child profile may also include:

• Birthdate
• Email
• PIN
• Chore display preferences
• Reward visibility
• Planner or Calendar visibility
• Campfire access
• Home or Away status

Confirm the current options before publishing screenshots or exact navigation.

Decide How Each Child Will Use S’moresUp

Children can use S’moresUp in different ways.

Shared Device

A younger child can use a parent’s phone, tablet, or shared family device.

The parent may help the child:

• Open the correct profile
• Read the chore
• Mark it complete
• Add Photo Proof
• Check earned S’mores

Own Device

An older child or teen may use their own device and profile.

This works well when the child is ready to:

• Check chores without being told
• Respond to reminders
• Mark work complete honestly
• Review rewards and savings goals
• Manage more of the routine independently

S’moresUp supports iOS and Android. Make sure notifications are allowed on each device that needs reminders.

Use Profile PINs Where They Help

A profile PIN can help when family members share a device.

Use a PIN to:

• Protect parent settings
• Keep kids from opening the wrong profile
• Prevent accidental changes
• Separate adult and child access

A PIN is a simple control, not a replacement for parent oversight.

Keep the Child View Easy to Understand

A child should be able to open S’moresUp and quickly answer:

What do I need to do today?

If the view feels crowded:

• Start with fewer chores
• Use clear chore names
• Group chores in familiar categories
• Hide areas the child does not need yet, where supported
• Use a simpler layout for younger children
• Add more independence as the child gets comfortable

Test the setup from the child’s profile. A parent screen can look organized while the child’s screen still feels confusing.

Add the First Chores

Start with familiar chores that fit each child’s age and ability.

Good examples:

Younger Kids

• Put toys in the basket
• Put shoes by the door
• Carry clothes to the hamper
• Feed the pet with help

School-Age Kids

• Make the bed
• Pack the backpack
• Clear the table
• Sort laundry
• Feed the pet

Tweens and Teens

• Manage personal laundry
• Prepare one part of a meal
• Take ownership of pet care
• Organize a shared space
• Manage one weekly household chore

Fair does not mean every child receives the same chores. It means each child has clear responsibilities that fit their ability and schedule.

Explain the System to Your Family

Before expecting everyone to use S’moresUp, explain the basic flow.

Try:

We are using S’moresUp so everyone can see their chores, mark them done, and earn S’mores toward rewards. We are starting with a few chores and will adjust the system together.

Show each child:

• Their profile
• Where today’s chores appear
• How to open a chore
• How to mark it complete
• What happens when approval is required
• Where earned S’mores appear
• How the Reward Shelf works

Keep the first explanation short. The first completed chore will teach more than a long family meeting.

Check the Setup Before Adding More

Complete one chore from each child’s profile and confirm:

• The correct child can see it
• The chore appears on the right day
• The instructions are clear
• The completion button works
• Approval appears when expected
• S’mores are awarded as expected
• The completed chore appears in the correct view

Fix these basics before creating a large chore list.

Common Questions

Should both parents use the same adult profile?

Separate adult profiles are usually clearer when both adults manage chores, approvals, rewards, or schedules.

Does every family member need an email address?

Not always. Younger children may use a shared device and profile without managing their own login. Confirm current account requirements for independent device access.

Can we add a grandparent or caregiver?

Yes, when the person is trusted and helps manage the household system. Give them access only when they need it.

Should parents have chores too?

They can. Parent chores can show that everyone contributes, but they are optional.

What if our children live in more than one home?

Keep the responsibilities connected to the time they are actually in the household. Home or Away status and careful scheduling may help, depending on current product behavior.

Can we change the setup later?

Yes. Families change. Add, edit, or adjust profiles and chores as children grow and schedules change.

Best First Action

Add the adults and children who will use S’moresUp this week.

Then assign one familiar chore to each child and check that it appears in the right profile.

Related Articles

• What Is S’moresUp?
• Getting Started with S’moresUp
• How to Complete Your First Chore
• Understanding the Main Areas of S’moresUp