StartBuddy: ADHD Routines

Calm, guided routines your ADHD child can actually follow, one step at a time. No ads. No overstimulation. Start your 7-day free trial today.

Built by an introverted mom raising a daughter with ADHD. StartBuddy is the calm routine app for kids ages 6 to 12 with ADHD, autism, sensory sensitivities, or executive function challenges, helping them start, focus, and finish daily routines without overwhelm. Turn overwhelming mornings, homework, and bedtime into simple, guided micro-steps. No noise. No clutter. No overstimulation. Just a peaceful, predictable flow your child can actually follow, one calm step at a time.

WHY STARTBUDDY EXISTS

If you have tried other routine apps and felt they "just don't get our kids," StartBuddy was built for you. Every screen, every micro-step, every calm color was designed from real daily experience raising a child with ADHD, not a corporate brainstorm.

DESIGNED FOR THE ADHD BRAIN

• One task on screen at a time, no scrolling, no choices, no decision fatigue
• Visual micro-steps that break big tasks into tiny, doable actions
• Gentle visual timer that supports time blindness without pressure
• Calm sensory-aware design, soft colors, no jarring sounds
• Predictable flow your child can rely on every single day
• Earn badges and Momentum Stars for completed routines

PARENT MODE, YOU STAY IN CONTROL

• Create custom routines for mornings, homework, bedtime, or anything else
• Add tasks and break them into simple micro-steps
• Drag-and-drop to reorder anytime
• PIN-protected so your child stays in their calm Child Mode
• See exactly what your child completed each day, no hovering required
• View Momentum History to see how routines are working over time
• Edit, pause, or update routines as your child grows

CHILD MODE, A SAFE FOCUSED SPACE

• No ads, no pop-ups, no in-app purchases visible to your child
• No social features, no chat, no external links
• Locked behind a Parent PIN
• Calm reward animations celebrate every completion

PERFECT FOR FAMILIES WITH

• Kids ages 6 to 12
• ADHD, ADD, or attention challenges
• Autism spectrum or sensory processing differences
• Executive function or working memory challenges
• Anxiety around transitions or new tasks
• Anyone who benefits from visual schedules and predictable structure

PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST

• COPPA compliant
• No behavioral advertising
• No location tracking
• No third-party tracking SDKs
• Account fully controlled by parent
• Delete all data anytime from Settings

START YOUR CALM ROUTINE TODAY

Whether your child struggles with getting dressed in the morning, sitting down for homework, or winding down at night, StartBuddy gives them the gentle structure they need to succeed, one calm step at a time.

Download StartBuddy free for 7 days and bring peace back to your daily routines. No charge until you decide it works for your family.

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