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Managing Children

Adding a Child

  1. From the dashboard, click Add Child
  2. Enter the child's name
  3. Choose a color for their profile
  4. Click Add

Add Child Modal

Child Profile

Click on a child's card to view their profile:

  • Balance - Current total balance
  • Balance History - Chart showing balance changes over time
  • Upcoming Payments - Next 3 scheduled allowance payments with dates
  • Saving Targets - Progress toward savings goals (with quick-add button and time estimates)
  • Recent Transactions - List of deposits and withdrawals
  • Pending Deductions - Shows if any deductions will reduce upcoming payments

Child Profile

Balance History Time Range

Use the buttons in the top-right of the Balance History chart to change the time range:

  • 1W - Last 7 days
  • 1M - Last 30 days (default)
  • 6M - Last 6 months
  • All - All time since first transaction

Adding Money

  1. Open a child's profile
  2. Click Add Money
  3. Enter the amount
  4. Optionally add a description (e.g., "Birthday money from Grandma")
  5. Click confirm

Add Money Modal

Withdrawing Money

  1. Open a child's profile
  2. Click Withdraw
  3. Enter the amount (cannot exceed current balance)
  4. Optionally add a description (e.g., "Bought a toy")
  5. Click confirm

Adding Deductions

Deductions reduce future recurring payments. See Recurring Payments - Deductions for details.

  1. Open a child's profile
  2. Click the Deduct button (orange)
  3. Enter the deduction amount
  4. Optionally add a description
  5. Click Add Deduction

Editing a Child

Click the gear icon on a child's profile to access settings:

  • Name - Change the child's display name
  • Color - Change their profile color
  • Photo - Upload a profile picture

Deleting a Child

This cannot be undone

Deleting a child removes all their transactions, saving targets, and recurring rules.

  1. Go to child settings (gear icon)
  2. Scroll to the bottom
  3. Click Delete Child
  4. Confirm the deletion

Transaction History

Each transaction shows:

  • Amount - Positive (green) for deposits, negative (red) for withdrawals
  • Description - Optional note about the transaction
  • Who - Which family member made the transaction
  • When - Date and time
  • Type - Manual or recurring (automatic allowance)