ADHD and chores at home: a practical checklist
By Erik Nilsen · Kroni3 min readUpdated September 29, 2026
Start with one clear task
If household chores are difficult, first discuss what makes the task difficult for your child. The aim here is a workable household agreement, not a treatment plan. A diagnosis does not tell you which reward, app or number of chores will suit an individual child.
The NHS guidance on ADHD in children suggests talking to the child's school about adjustments that may help at home and at school, such as:
- giving clear and simple instructions one at a time, in a calm voice
- splitting tasks into slots of 15 to 20 minutes, with a break between each
- writing a to-do list and putting it somewhere easy to see
- giving praise when your child does well, or making a reward chart
That guidance does not assess or endorse Kroni. Discuss support needs with the child's healthcare or school team.
An example to adapt together
Instead of "tidy your room", try "put the clothes from the floor into the laundry basket". Show what finished looks like and agree whether an adult will help. If that is too much today, shorten the task or do it together.
Other possible tasks include putting a jacket on its hook, placing napkins on the table or packing one item for school. These are examples, not age-specific clinical recommendations. Supervision and expectations should fit the child.
A list might contain:
- What to do: put the clothes in the basket.
- When: at a time you agree together.
- Help available: an adult starts alongside the child.
- Finished means: no clothes left on the floor.
Try the printable chore chart if a visible paper list suits your home. You do not need an app or money to use a checklist.
If you choose to use Kroni
Kroni can display the agreed task and record completion. Parents choose which chores need approval. Chores can be unpaid, and scheduled allowance can be separate from them. For a paid chore with approval enabled, the virtual reward is added after an adult approves it.
The app does not transfer money. Parents arrange any real payment or agreed reward outside it. See the chore-app guide for the product workflow.
We do not have clinical evidence that Kroni treats ADHD, reduces symptoms or works better than paper. A growing balance is a product feature, not proof of an improvement in wellbeing. Avoid adding rewards or reminders simply because an app offers them; decide whether they fit the child's existing support plan.
Review the agreement
Ask whether the instruction was understandable, whether help was available and whether the record was useful. Adjust or pause if the arrangement adds pressure. A missed chore is information about the agreement, not a measure of the child's worth.
For persistent difficulties or concerns about ADHD, seek advice from an appropriate healthcare professional or the child's school support team. This article is written by the app's developer and has not been clinically reviewed.
Frequently asked questions
- Can Kroni treat ADHD?
- No. Kroni is a household chore and allowance app. We do not have clinical evidence that it treats ADHD or improves its symptoms.
- How many chores should we start with?
- There is no universal number for a child with ADHD. Try one manageable task with the support the child needs, then adjust together.
