Set up your family by creating the main family account, adding family members, choosing who should be included, and starting with a small set of tasks. The goal is not to finish every setting. The goal is to create a family setup that is useful right away.

Quick Start

1. Open It’s a Family Thing! and create or sign in to your parent account.
2. Create your family profile.
3. Add the children or family members who should see tasks or routines.
4. Invite another adult if you want help managing the system.
5. Choose a small starting set of tasks, ideally 5 to 7.

Why this helps

A small start helps the family learn the system without turning setup into another project.

Good to know

• Start with the people who need to use the app first. You can add more family members later.
• Keep the first task list small so the app feels helpful, not like another project.
• Setup can evolve as your family learns what works.

Family Example

Set up only one simple area first, like morning tasks, pet care, or after-dinner cleanup.

Good to Know

• Start with the smallest version that solves the problem.
• Change one setting at a time so you can see what helped.
• Missed days are information, not proof that your family failed.
• Open Help in the IAFT app and send a message if something does not work as expected.

Best First Action

Set up only one simple area first, like morning tasks, pet care, or after-dinner cleanup.

Related Articles

• What Is It’s a Family Thing!?
• How to Complete Your First Task
• Your First Week with IAFT
• Getting Started with IAFT