The Earnimals blog
Practical, no-guilt guides on kids and screen time — earning it, limiting it without the nightly fight, and raising kids who reach for a book first.
Free printableThe earn-your-screen-time chartGet it →- October 15, 2026 · 6 min read
An OurPact Alternative for Families Who Don't Want to Monitor: Earnimals vs OurPact
OurPact is built to block and monitor. If what you actually want is kids earning their screen time, here's how the two compare — honestly.
Read it → - October 15, 2026 · 6 min read
ScreenCoach vs Earnimals: Two Ways to Let Kids Earn Screen Time
Both let kids earn screen time with chores. The difference is where they live: on every kid's device, or on one shared family iPad.
Read it → - October 15, 2026 · 5 min read
Apple Screen Time and Family Link Set Limits. Here's How to Let Kids Earn Screen Time Instead
The free built-in controls are great at saying no. Here's how to add the part they're missing: a way for kids to earn their yes.
Read it → - July 26, 2026 · 9 min read
The Best Apps to Earn Screen Time (2026), Honestly Compared
The apps that let kids earn screen time instead of just blocking it — compared fairly, including where each one falls short.
Read it → - July 26, 2026 · 8 min read
How to Get Your Kids to Read Instead of Watching Screens
Your kid reaches for the tablet before the book every single time. Here's how to flip that — without turning it into a nightly fight.
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