Customer Testimonials

Parents know they should set up and maintain routines with school age children, but
many parents find themselves nagging their kids to stay on task.  Using the
On·Task
On·Time for Kids
timer gives you a better way to start and end your day.  
Here are a few comments from our customers:


It's been a few months now since my daughter has been using
On·Task On·Time and I
wanted to let you know how it's worked wonders for her.  She enjoys using it still, looks
forward to it really, and things are very calm around here.  There has been no nagging,
yelling or getting too frustrated.  Her teacher has even noticed a difference in her time
management skills at school.  Thank you so much!
Danna, mom of Lexi 6, Hartford, CT

Let me just let you know how thrilled I am with this product! I bought one for my son and
it has worked like a charm. My daughters begged me for their own and I'm looking
forward to a stress-free morning, a thing I never knew could be possible!
-- Sharon, mom of three OnTask-OnTime Kids, Swampscott, MA

My step daughter is diagnosed with ADHD and a Mood Disorder NOS.  She also
receives OT, PT and speech to address other neurological issues.  Based on all of
these needs she has no sense of time. A clock and regular timer did not assist us with
daily routines, she also could not remember her daily routine. she was constantly late.
With the visual timer somehow it sunk in that this was somehow helpful to her in
measuring time. Although things are not perfect this is one less battle I have to fight in
the morning and after school. I do appreciate the timer every day, I was driving myself
crazy her level of functioning was not going to change.  Even ADHD medication did not
help me at home based on when it kicks in and when it wears off.  The timer is truly a
peace maker in my household. No more yelling.... this is true...
-- Anonymous Mom

We started using the
On·Task On·Time for Kids timer a few months back when we
first got it and it's AMAZING what a positive change in our routine it's made.  Like you
mentioned, it just ELIMINATES the power struggles.
-- Christine, mom of Giuliana 5, Novato, CA

Ryann got up this morning and I went in her room with the
On·Task On·Time for Kids
Timer.  Her eyes immediately  got big and she wanted to know more about it.  I had it
ready for her (not recommended- but worked for us) I told her that she had shown her
dad and I that she was completely capable  of getting ready on her own for K and this
tool is something that could help her.  “I said what’s the first thing on the wheel showing
you to do?” (picture of the girl and the toilet)  she says “going to get my milk for toonie."  
GULP!  After a few minutes of explaining the wheel and showing her the part on it for
toonies and milk she rolled her eyes and said “Let’s go.”  I had made a few home
changes that helped with the system.  I got all of her bathroom stuff labeled so each
task had a destination.  For example all of her tooth care is in its own jar ready for her
to get to.  Same for her hair stuff and sunblock.  This is the first time she has been
totally in charge of doing this on her own.  She loved it!  I also set up her little toy kitchen
with a b-fast menu and all the food and toaster, bowls, plates and utensils at her level.  
She loved this!  I could never get her to eat b-fast before preschool (power struggle
between us)  but today she chose from her menu and made her own food and sat at
the bar and ate.  Not one word of complaint! Kindergarten here we come!  WHAT AN
AWESOME TOOL!  I feel so lucky to have had this!  Day 1 was such a success I highly
recommend this product!
-- Liz, mom of Ryann 5, Novato, CA

"This dang thing works!  This morning was our first
On·Task On·Time test....
She was actually ready 'early' and standing by the door.  She even made sure the twins
were dressed!  She carried that timer around like it was her little dolly.  There was only
one fight when my boy twin turned the dial.  She could tell by looking at the timer that
she had some time to sit and play blocks with the twins, and she even remembered we
forgot to put a brush teeth sticker on for the morning routine wheel. So far so good!
-- Dianne, mom of Kellyann 5, Jeffrey 3, Kimberly 3, St. Augustine Beach, FL

"I absolutely love your timer!  Cassie is completely addicted to it - she pulls it out
on her own now, and won't take a bath or pick up without it right there.  Every mom
everywhere should have one of these!
-- Susan, mom of Cassie 9, Delaware, OH

"Kathryn loves her
On·Task On·Time timer, with a morning routine that  she
helped create. After setting the timer herself, she carries it around  the
house while doing the tasks that are shown. She feels more independent
and good about getting ready for school all by herself. She¹s more
motivated to get up in the morning just so she can start the timer running.
On·Task
On·Time for Kids
frees me up to get myself ready. We all go to school much
happier and less harried."
-- Sheri, mom of Kathryn 7, Cupertino, CA

"After being tardy a few times, we decided to purchase
the
On·Task On·Time for Kids system.  We have always been on time since.   
There's even time to play with friends at school before the bell rings.
What a great way to start the day!"
-- Tina, mom of Cynthia 6, Cupertino, CA

"This has completely changed our lives – at least in the morning.
We used to have power struggles to get out the door.
Within a week, my daughter was trying to beat the clock.
She now gets ready without nagging and usually has time
to read or play before school.  It’s genius."
-- Paul, dad of Jacklyn 8, Los Angeles, CA

"I have set up
On·Task On·Time for Kids at Lotus for our morning routine (8:45-9:45)
and for waking up after nap (2:30-3:30). 3-4 kids write their names on the unit, and
they are to monitor that hour.  You should have heard them!  "I'm in charge, I'm in
charge!" "I'm the boss"  They took their job seriously as they were now the teachers!  
Those in charge would let the others know that it was time to put the toys away,
to use the bathroom, to wash hands,  to read books, to eat, to put shoes on......!
Your kids are so proud to be independent that the teachers can just sit back and relax!
--Lynne Yamaichi, Director, Lotus Pre-School

"The timer eliminated the constant nagging and yelling!"
"Kids using the timer in the evening worked just as great as it did in the morning."
"Danielle is even helping Jason (younger brother) use it, too."
--Michelle, mom of Danielle 6, Cupertino, CA

"It’s great; she loves it and so do I…She’s ‘beaten the clock’ every time!!!
My AM’s are so peaceful now!!"
"Wow, she is so independent now! “
"It’s so much calmer now as I don’t have to find her and remind her all the time."
--Fran, mom of Bronwen 7, Cupertino, CA

"Makes the morning so much easier!",
"It really puts the responsibility on my daughter and relieves the stress and tension.”
--Karen, mom of Betty, 10, Seattle, WA

"I don't need the rewards; I love this!"
--Betty, age 10, Seattle, WA

"I love this product truly."  
"The timer keeps (my daughter) moving.  She races around the house and goes to
check  where she is on the timer."  
--Eve, mom of Sally, 11, Seattle, WA

"I think this is a clever and genuinely useful product.  This is a must-have tool for
parents who are developing organized and self motivated kids.”
"This simplifies normal routine chores, removing the need for regular parental nagging.”
--Ben, dad of  David,7 and Grace,6 Cupertino, CA

"Already, it has made our lives and morning and bedtime routines a lot easier.  It’s
been very helpful.”  
--Trisha, mom of Taylor, 8, and Kamryn, 6, San Diego, CA

"My daughter likes the timer and said it helped her remember what to do next."
"Helps her remember everything she needs to do and what she needs to do next
without too much reminding.  It also helps motivate her since she is very competitive
and wants to get done before the timer goes off."
--Wendy, mom of Emily, 6, San Diego, CA

"Frankie is doing great…The system is working."
--Tanya, mom of Frankie,  5, New Jersey

"We set the timer up and it worked wonders today!"
--Lesly, mom of Kenton, 5, San Jose, CA

"I didn’t need to remind my son of what things needed to be done; he would look at the
timer."  "He loved the graphics, setting it up, figuring out what the routine would be, and
in what order the routine would happen."
--Suzanne, mom of Coleman 6, Seattle, WA

"It’s a great idea that I was always looking for."
--Peggy, mom of Derek,  Cupertino, CA
"It really puts the
responsibility on
my daughter and
relieves the stress
and tension."

-Karen,  mom  of  
Betty, 10
Seattle, WA

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