Proactio teaches kids how time works, so they can make the most of it. You simply input your daily routine, and set the finish time. Proactio builds a visual timer, & shows the passage of time. Dynamic blocks of "free time" grow when kids complete tasks early
Hey Makers & Hunters,
As a dad of three, in charge of our morning routine I was often the grumpy, nagging, rushing dad-monster. And I hated it. So I built Proactio to help, and today's the day I get to share it.
My kids are great, but (like most kids) it's hard for them to wrap their head around time. It's so abstract, and the idea of "5 minutes left" means very little to them. 😅
When they want to go play, they're not exactly motivated to brush their teeth.
I thought if I could just help them understand that there's plenty of time *after* all the "important" stuff is done, we'd all have stress-free mornings. 🙏
That's where Proactio comes into play. It turns a morning routine (or any other routine) into an engaging experience.
- It's a visual timer that helps kids understand time, so they can use it well.
- It's dynamic too, so kids can see "Play time" grow as they get things done. ✨
It was such fun working on it with they kids—yes, they've been alpha testers and helped pick the colors and sounds—and they love the final* product.
I developed Proactio not just for my family, but for anyone wanting to empower their kids with agency over their time. If this sounds like something that could bring some peace and positivity to your mornings (or bedtimes or chore time), I'd love for you to give it a try.
Here's to more proactive kids and happier parents. It worked wonders for us, and I believe it can for you too.
Cheers,
Jack 💚
*Not that final-There's already some cool upgrades on the way for V2. 😉
Awesome idea 🤩 I think my kids are going to love that app! Best of luck with the launch!
My wife and I have been giving a lot of count-downs recently, but I am curious to see how showing the visual upside can affect our morning routine negotiations. Is there any parenting advice or other research that has been done in this time management space for kids that you leaned on while building this?
Time management for kids, that's awesome! What challenges did you face in designing Proactio? How do kids respond to it?
Congrats on the launch! This could really empower young learners with a useful life skill from a younger age.
Congratulations on your launch!
Looks very interesting. I'm gone give this a try with my kids.
Absolutely love this. We are constantly getting siri to put on timers in our house in the morning, so tis would be a game changer.
