Set the job before the argument
Agree a concrete task and what “done” looks like. Break it into smaller steps so overwhelm does not win before homework even starts.
FOR FAMILIES
Soft focus. Family review.
When expectations are visible, kids finish what needs doing. Family Focus makes the rule clear: small steps, soft focus in Actenly, shared proof, then reviewer sign-off.
Take the first step →Finish the task. Share proof. Get sign-off. Soft focus helps attention; the child can still leave the app.
Soft focus plus human review
Soft focus keeps Actenly full screen to help attention, but the child can still leave the app. The young person submits evidence; an approved parent or family reviewer signs it off before the protected task counts as done.
A rule the whole house can see
No hidden monitoring. Time-limited plans. Permissions are explicit. The point is follow-through—not catching anyone out.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Does Actenly really block the phone?
Soft focus keeps Actenly full screen to help attention, but the child can still leave the app. Protected family tasks still need agreed evidence and a permitted reviewer’s sign-off before they count as done.
Can a parent see everything?
No. Access must be explicitly granted through a relationship and task-specific workflow.
START WHERE YOU ARE