The 30-Day Chores Reset, a free ebook
The 30-Day Chores Reset is a free PDF ebook from UrusFamily for parents in Malaysia. It gives a day-by-day plan in four stages, start tiny, routine, responsibility and ownership, with chore lists by age from 3 to 13 and up, a family meeting script and printable trackers. No email needed.
Inside the ebook
- A 30-day plan, one small step each day
- Chore lists by age, the same as the app
- A 15-minute family meeting script
- Lines that replace nagging, plus points and rewards
- A printable 30-day tracker and worksheets
Free, no email needed. A5 PDF, 20 pages, 0.7 MB. Versi Bahasa Melayu
What is inside the 30-day ebook?
Twenty pages, one idea per page. Read it on your phone or print it at A5.
- The plan at a glanceFour stages and what changes each week.
- Family meeting scriptFive steps, 15 minutes, with example lines.
- Chores by ageFour age groups, points for every chore.
- Weeks 1 to 4One small action for every day, 1 to 30.
- Lines that replace naggingSix ways to talk so kids listen.
- Points and rewardsPoint sizes 1, 2, 3 and 5, the same as the app.
- When you get stuckComplaining kids, parents not aligned, live-in helpers, afternoon school.
- Tracker and reviewA 30-day tracker, a family goal worksheet, the day 30 review.
What does a page in the ebook look like?
Page 3 shows the whole plan: four stages, thirty days, and what happens in each stage.
- Week 1, start tiny: one chore per child, no nagging and no penalties
- Week 2, routine: chores fold into a morning or night routine
- Week 3, responsibility: shared-space chores and a standing role
- Week 4, ownership: kids choose, teach and plan
How many chores suit each age?
A summary of the chores by age chapter. These lists match our chores by age guide and the ready-made chores in the app.
| Age | Example chores | How many |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 3 to 5 | Tidy toys, make the bed, line up shoes, bring your plate to the sink, water the plants | One tiny chore a day, alongside a parent |
| Ages 6 to 8 | Lay out clothes for tomorrow, fill the school water bottle, wipe the dining table, wash the dishes, hang the laundry, take out the trash | One or two chores a day |
| Ages 9 to 12 | Pack the school lunchbox, sweep the yard, vacuum the carpets, clean the cat litter, clean the microwave | Two or three chores a day |
| Ages 13 and up | Mop the floor, clean the bathroom, cook the rice, iron school clothes, wash the car, help a younger sibling with homework | Two daily chores and one bigger weekly job |
Who is this ebook for?
- Parents tired of repeating the same instructions every day
- Families with kids from 3 to teens, including siblings far apart in age
- Homes with a live-in helper where kids should still learn to look after the house
- Kids in the morning or afternoon school session, and families juggling tuition
When should you move from paper to an app?
The tracker in the ebook is enough for the first month. When more kids join in or routines change, UrusFamily keeps chores, routines, rewards and the family goal in one place everyone can see, including on the living room TV.
Just want a weekly chart? Try the free chore charts, or read chores without nagging.
Free on iPhone and Android.
Questions about the 30-day ebook
Is this ebook really free?
Yes, RM 0. Download it straight away with no email or sign-up. It is a 20-page A5 PDF you can read on your phone or print at home.
What ages is it for?
Kids aged 3 to 13 and up, in four groups: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to 12, and 13 and up. Three-year-olds do their chore together with a parent.
Do I need the UrusFamily app?
No. The plan, worksheets and trackers all work on paper. The app is only an option when counting points and reminding several kids starts to take time.
What if my child is in the afternoon school session?
Give short morning chores such as making the bed, opening the curtains and packing the lunchbox, then one chore after dinner. On tuition days keep to small chores and save big jobs for the weekend.
How are points counted in the ebook?
Points follow the size of the job: 1 for tiny, 2 small, 3 medium and 5 big. These sizes are the same as our free chore charts and the UrusFamily app.
Is there a Malay edition?
Yes. 30 Hari Anak Ringan Tulang is the Bahasa Melayu edition with the same content, also free with no email.