{"id":71563,"date":"2024-02-12T08:00:30","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T08:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qustodio.com\/?p=71563"},"modified":"2025-03-03T11:10:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T11:10:40","slug":"introducing-routines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qustodio.com\/en\/blog\/introducing-routines\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing routines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-80px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/static.qustodio.com\/public-site\/uploads\/2024\/09\/10145600\/Hero.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Is Gacha Life safe for kids?&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Routines&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily routines make things run smoothly. From setting aside time for family meals, to having dedicated homework hours, they help to keep your children happy and healthy. We\u2019re therefore excited to announce that Qustodio is now even better at supporting your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qustodio.com\/blog\/create-family-routine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">daily schedules<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the brand new feature: Routines. Read on for the full details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>About routines<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Routines enable you to set different rules and limits throughout the day to suit your children\u2019s activities. You can set regular screen-free times, block certain apps during school hours, and allow dedicated time for games &#8211; all scheduled in advance so you don\u2019t have to constantly change your setup. Whether you just want to create one routine or to plan your family\u2019s whole week, routines are here to suit you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>How it works<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The quickest way to get started with routines is to use one of our readymade presets. There are four available for you: Bedtime, Study, Focus, and Entertainment. Each of these presets includes recommended rules and schedules that you just need to activate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To do so, head to the rules page on your Parents App and go to <\/span><b>Routines<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Select <\/span><b>Add routine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, choose the preset you want, confirm the schedule, and that\u2019s it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to fully customize your setup, then choose<\/span><b> Custom<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> instead of one of the presets. 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