Based on 40+ years of behavioral psychology research

Your child can listen.
Without the yelling.

Nevengi Kids uses a scientifically proven reward system to turn daily battles into willing cooperation — in as little as one week.

Used in clinical child therapy
APA-endorsed methods
Free on iOS

Let's be honest

Does this sound familiar?

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"I've asked you five times to clean your room!"

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Meltdowns over screen time, homework, or getting ready for bed

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Feeling guilty about yelling — then doing it again the next day

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Reward charts that worked for a week… then got ignored

You're not a bad parent. You're using the wrong system.

The research is clear

This isn't a parenting hack.
It's proven science.

01

Positive Reinforcement

B.F. Skinner's research (1938) proved that behaviors followed by rewards are repeated. Punishment suppresses behavior temporarily — reinforcement builds it permanently.

— Journal of Experimental Psychology
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Token Economy

Used in child therapy since the 1960s. Children earn tokens (points) for desired behaviors and exchange them for meaningful rewards. Clinical success rate: 80%+ in behavioral improvement.

— American Psychological Association
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Self-Determination Theory

Deci & Ryan (1985) found that when children feel autonomy (choosing tasks), competence (earning points), and relatedness (parent approval) — motivation becomes internal.

— University of Rochester Research
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Dopamine & Habit Formation

Earning points triggers the brain's reward circuit. After 21–66 days of consistent reinforcement, the behavior becomes automatic — no rewards needed.

— European Journal of Social Psychology

Simple for parents, fun for kids

3 steps. That's it.

1

Set Tasks & Rewards

Add daily tasks like "Make your bed" or "Finish homework" and set point values. Create rewards your child actually wants — extra screen time, a trip to the park, a new toy.

✓ Make your bed +10 pts
✓ Finish homework +20 pts
Brush teeth +5 pts
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Kids Earn Points

Every completed task earns points. Kids see their balance grow in real-time — triggering the same dopamine reward loop that makes games addictive, but for real life skills.

145 points earned today
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Redeem Rewards

When they've earned enough, kids choose their reward. This teaches delayed gratification, goal-setting, and the value of effort — skills they carry for life.

🎮 30 min extra screen time 50 pts
🎢 Trip to the theme park 500 pts

The before & after

Imagine this in your home

Before
"Do your homework!" → Tantrum
Bribing with treats in the moment
Different rules from each parent
Guilt after losing your temper
Kids only behave when threatened
After
Child checks tasks and starts on their own
Structured rewards they work toward
One clear system the whole family follows
Calm, consistent, no-drama evenings
Kids develop internal motivation over time
87%
of parents using token economies report significant behavioral improvement within 2 weeks
— Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis

We know what you're thinking

Your concerns, answered honestly.

"Isn't this just bribing my child?"

A bribe is reactive ("Stop crying and I'll give you candy"). A reward system is proactive — the child knows the rules in advance and earns outcomes through effort. This distinction is critical in behavioral psychology. The APA specifically recommends structured token systems over ad-hoc bribing.

"Won't they only behave for rewards?"

Initially, yes — and that's by design. Skinner's research shows that once a behavior becomes habitual (typically 3–10 weeks), you can gradually reduce rewards. The behavior persists because it's been encoded into the child's routine. Think of it like training wheels — necessary at first, removed naturally over time.

"What age range does this work for?"

Token economies are clinically effective for children aged 3 to 12. Younger children respond to simpler tasks with immediate rewards. Older children can handle longer-term goals. Nevengi Kids lets you customize complexity per child.

"We've tried reward charts before. They didn't last."

Paper charts fail because they're static, easily forgotten, and hard to maintain. Nevengi Kids is dynamic — it's on your phone, the child sees real-time progress, and the system reminds both of you. Digital token systems show 3x better adherence than paper-based ones in clinical studies.

"Is this free? What's the catch?"

Nevengi Kids is completely free. No hidden fees, no premium tier behind a paywall. We believe every family deserves access to tools that work. If you find it helpful, tell another parent — that's all we ask.