Show HN: Oh Yah – Routine management app I built for my sons

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A structured routine management app designed to help kids build better habits through focused routines and consistent completion. Perfect for children ages 5-12.

🎥 App Demo Video

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How Oh Yah! Helps

Focused Timers

Each task has a dedicated timer in a distraction-free environment. Navigation is disabled during focus time to maintain attention and encourage task completion.

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Photo Proof

Kids can submit photo evidence of completed tasks, building accountability whilst giving parents peace of mind about task completion.

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Structured Task Order

Ordered tasks provide structure and sequence, whilst unordered tasks offer flexibility. Clear priorities help kids understand what needs to be done when.

Parent Review System

Parents review individual tasks but award stars for the complete schedule. Auto-approval with full stars occurs after 24 hours if all tasks are submitted and no manual award is given.

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Multiple Profiles

Manage up to 8 child profiles with individual schedules and tasks. Perfect for families with multiple children.

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Minimal Distractions

Clean interface with simple navigation. Kids tap their profile and start immediately - no complex menus or overwhelming choices.

Is Oh Yah! Right for Your Family?

Oh Yah! is for families who need routine management that works with their child's unique needs — not generic productivity apps that overwhelm.

You should try Oh Yah! if:

  • Your child struggles with daily routines and needs constant reminders
  • Mornings and after-school time are stressful battles
  • You've tried reward charts and systems that didn't stick
  • Your child needs clear structure but gets overwhelmed easily
  • You want to build independence without constant nagging
  • You need a solution that works for the whole family

How It Works

1

Select Profile

Child taps their profile and sees today's tasks in a consistent order set by parents.

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Start Timer

Each task opens in a focused timer modal with no distractions or navigation.

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Complete & Submit

Take a photo as proof and submit the completed task for parent review.

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Parent Review

Parents review tasks and award stars based on quality. Unreviewed tasks auto-approve after 24 hours, keeping parents accountable.

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