Goodtimer News

  • Four Tips to Encourage Better Behavior in the New Year

    After a week of holiday chaos and a disrupted family routine, many families struggle with challenging new behaviors like tattling and temper tantrums.  Come New Years Day, many parents will being making a New Year’s resolution to get their family back on track.  Use Goodtimer to address nearly any behavior your child is learning.  From picky eaters to bedtime battles, Goodtimer will encourage a child to make good choices all day long.  It’s a New Year and a perfect time to start some healthy, lasting habits with Goodtimer.

  • Product update: Now earn tokens faster!

    Our team strives to connect with Goodtimer families to understand how they’re using Goodtimer so that we can make it an even better solution for families.  We took your feedback to heart, and effective December 1st, all new Goodtimers will include a software update allowing kids to earn one token in just three hours, two and have times faster than before. 

  • Six Tips to Teach Gratitude

    The holidays are a wonderful time to reflect on the importance of family and to be grateful for the wonderful blessings in our lives.  Many parents go to incredible lengths to create a magical holiday experience for their children, only to find that their kids aren't always grateful for the many gifts in their lives; not just the ones under the Christmas tree.  We’ve created this list of six simple tips your family can use to teach your kids the value of gratitude.

     

  • The BEST Tip to Tackle Tattling

    This brief article provides a quick explanation about why kids tattle and has a great tip to help your family tackle tattling. Encourage your kids to be independent problem-solvers will help to eliminate tattling and set them up for success in the future.  

  • Top Tips to Tame Tantrums

    A tantrum is an outburst of emotion that children just don’t have the emotional maturity to regulate. No parent enjoys tantrums, but for a couple of years when your kids are young tantrums happen. But there’s hope, this article will help you understand why tantrums occur and has some amazing tips to tame tantrums when they happen.
  • The Best Tips for Back-to-School Success

    Let this school year be filled with new beginnings and excitement.  Encourage your kids to stick to a school schedule, stay safe, study hard, and try their best this year.  Skip the stress, and follow these simple tips for back-to-school success!
  • Goodtimer Pledged $50,000 to St. Jude's. Vote Now to Help Them Do Some Good

  • Five Strategies for a Successful Summer Break

    School’s out for summer and your kids are home yet again. Now what? Have no fear; with a little planning, you can set your family up for success this summer by creating a simple schedule, with fun and educational activities you can do as a family or with friends. Remember to make time for breaks for yourself to allow you to recharge your batteries. Remember, ‘Every day may not be all good, but there’s good in every day.’   Happy Summer!