Managing Household Chores as a Team

Chores don't have to be a source of friction. When everyone can see what needs doing on the shared calendar, it becomes a team effort rather than a parent's nagging list.

Why Calendar-Based Chores Work

Adding chores to Zawly's shared calendar means:

• No more "I forgot" — it's on the calendar
• Everyone sees who is doing what
• Kids learn to check the plan themselves

Setting Up Recurring Chore Events

1. Go to Calendar and click on a day.
2. Add an event like "Empty Dishwasher — Sam".
3. Set Recurrence to match how often it happens:
   • Daily for things like dishwasher, wiping surfaces
   • Weekly for hoovering, changing bedsheets
   • Bi-weekly for bigger jobs like window cleaning
4. Add a note: any specific instructions or checklist items.
5. Save — it appears for everyone on the assigned days.

Different Chores for Different People

Create separate events for each family member:

• "Mow the Lawn — Dad" (Weekly, Saturday morning)
• "Hoover Downstairs — Emma" (Weekly, Thursday after school)
• "Clean Bathroom — Kids Rotation" (Weekly, Sunday)

Tracking Chore-Related Expenses

Some chores cost money. In Expenses:

1. Click Add Transaction and choose Expense.
2. Select a category like "Cleaning Supplies" or "Garden".
3. Add the amount and what it was for.
4. Save — now you know how much the household costs to run.

Reviewing Chore Completion

Each week, check the Dashboard to see:

• Which chore events were completed
• If any were missed (they'll still show on the calendar)
• Whether the family wants to swap or adjust routines

Making It Feel Fair

When chores are visible to everyone:

• No one person ends up doing everything
• Kids see the full picture of household work
• It's easier to negotiate swaps and changes

A shared calendar turns "your chores" into "our home".

• Morning routines that work
• Recurring events made simple