Here at Peanut Butter Software, we are always buying the latest children’s software for compatibility testing with our products. In our travels we’ve found quality software in the most unlikely places. Namely, “off-price” retails like T.J. Maxx and Marshalls. Most people think of these stores as resellers of clothing and house goods that department stores couldn’t sell. But, they also have a great selection of children’s toys, books and, of course, software.

You've probably heard your share of ideas to get your youngsters motivated to do their chores.  My personal favorite is the jar of marbles.  When your child does his or her chores they get some marbles.  When the jar is full, they can cash them in for a reward.  This method is great for reinforcing good behavior (and you can deduct marbles bad behavior). 

Today we have a software version of the same idea.  It is a lot more exciting then the jar and probably less likely to produce neighborhood marble thieves.  The program is called My Reward Board and is available as a 15-day Free Trial from http://www.myrewardboard.com  It runs on a Windows PC and features a task chart, a goal monitor, an allowance piggy bank, a demerit dart board, and a few jokes and puzzles.

It does require as much attention from the parents as it does the children (meaning you will do a lot of entering and approving information).  But hey, if that's all it takes to keep them motivated... I'm game.