Intro to Routines
Our Routine Builder allow families to create personalized, dynamic routines for every member of the family so that they can anticipate their next steps, strengthen their habits and build independence. Families can build step-by-step routines with visuals inclusive of all reading levels.
Building a Routine
Creating routines on the Companion App allows everyone to view and complete them on the Hearth Display or Hearth Companion App.
To create a Routine, go to the Routines section in your Companion App's menu tab. You will find your family members listed, and options to add a Routine for each member from the top right or under their name. You can either choose one of Hearth's recommended Routines or create a custom Routine from scratch. Our recommended Routines are designed with kids in mind and can be further customized to fit your family's needs. By selecting your family member's independence level, Hearth can create unique experiences for everyone in the family.
Our Routine Builder allows you to customize frequency of Routines to suit your family's needs. You can schedule the days that a Routine appears on, and even select the days when specific steps should appear. While a Routine may repeat five days a week, certain steps may not be required every day. For example, packing a snack may only be necessary on weekdays, not weekends. This allows family members to maintain their streaks and build habits with flexibility.
To edit, copy, or delete a Routine, tap the three dots on the routine card and select the option from the tray. When editing a Routine, you can also rearrange the order of the steps by using drag and drop. This is the order in which the steps will show up on the Hearth Display.
How to add images to existing Routine tasks
- Open the Hearth companion app, then tap Routines.
- Tap the Routine you’d like to edit
- Tap the edit icon in the top-right corner.
- Tap the routine step you’d like to add an image to.
- Tap (Optional) Image.
- Choose how you’d like to add an image:
- Take Photo to snap a new picture
- Upload Photo to select from your device
- Choose File for images not saved in your camera roll
- Select your image.
- Tap Save.
Completing a Routine
After creating a Routine using the Companion App, you can complete it by going to the Routines tab on the Hearth Display. There, you will find all of the Routines for the week for each family member. When a Routine is due to start based on the start time set in the Companion App, family members can hit the "start" button.
If multiple children are completing a Routine simultaneously, you can tap the back button to switch between their views. The progress bar will help each child stay on track when they return to their own Routine view.
You can also complete any routine from the mobile Companion App. From the Routines page on the mobile companion app, simply select the routine you wish to complete. From here, you can tap any step to complete it!
Routine Views
While completing a Routine from the Hearth Display, there are two different views for Routines that take into account the level of independence of a family member. The card view locks and displays the Routine in a sequence, so one task is seen and completed at a time. This view is ideal for family members who require more visual cues and want to focus on one task at a time. In this view, the progress bar shows a visual representation of each step so family members can see what is coming next and what has been completed.
In our List view, a family member can see all of their Routine steps at once and can choose the order of completion. The progress bar fills up as each step is completed.
Stars
Build good habits while turning everyday tasks into little wins! Add Star values to any step of your routines—brushing teeth, packing backpack, or getting ready for bed. Each completed step earns stars that can be redeemed for your family’s custom rewards.
Streaks
Routines includes points of celebration for when steps and full Routines have been completed. When a family member completes their Routine consecutively, a streak icon will appear on the Routines card with the number of completion days. This progress can also be tracked from the Companion App.
Today's Feelings
Today’s Feelings is an additional step to Routines that gives everyone, but especially kids, a space to reflect on their emotions with daily check-ins. Kids can select from emoji-based feelings (like 🥳 Excited or 😌 Calm) right on your Hearth Display or in the app. This feature also provides parents with a clear way to track the feelings their kids are experiencing via the “Insights” page on the mobile app. Check out more about this feature here.
Pausing Routines
If your family needs a break from their normal Routines, you can pause Routines in the Hearth Companion app. It’s perfect for school breaks, holidays, special occasions, and more! Learn more here.