Welcome! This guide walks you through the essential steps to make fam100 part of your family routine. Follow the flow, then keep the momentum going with the linked deep dives.

Onboarding flow at a glance

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    Start[Create account] --> Space[Set up family space]
    Space --> Children[Add children & interests]
    Children --> Helpers[Invite other grown-ups]
    Helpers --> Activity[Pick first activity]
    Activity --> CheckIn[Log your first check-in]

1. Create your account

• Visit www.fam100.com and tap Create account.
• Choose email + password, Google, or a magic link—whatever is easiest today.
• Confirm your email so we can secure family data and share recovery links if needed.

Tips

• Add your preferred display name; it appears on invitations and check-ins.
• If you plan to invite other admins, enable two-factor sign-in from Account Settings after your first login.

2. Set up your family space

1. Select Start a family on the welcome screen (or Family → Create space later on).
2. Give your space a friendly name, choose your timezone, and set the default language (English or 中文).
3. Decide whether new check-ins require approval before they appear on child timelines.
4. Confirm to open the Family Workspace—home base for members, children, and settings.

Why it matters

• Timezone and language power reminder schedules and translation choices.
• Approval rules keep contributions safe when grandparents, sitters, or older kids join in.

3. Add children and interests

• Head to Family → Children and press Add child.
• Fill in their basics: name, birthday, pronouns, and a playful avatar.
• Select interest badges (STEM, Outdoors, Arts, etc.) so activity suggestions feel personal from day one.

Pro tip: fam100 refreshes suggestions as you log check-ins, so it is totally fine to start with just a couple of interests.

4. Invite other grown-ups

• Open Family → Members and share a join code or send a secure email invite.
• Assign roles up front:
  • Admin – manages billing, invitations, and privacy settings.
  • Editor – adds check-ins, edits children, approves submissions.
  • Contributor – logs moments but needs approval if moderation is on.
  • Viewer – follows along without editing rights (great for grandparents).

Track pending requests from the Requests tab and revoke access instantly if circumstances change.

5. Choose your first activity

• Visit the Activities tab to browse curated cards filtered by your children’s ages and interests.
• Short on time? Filter by duration, indoor/outdoor, or “no materials needed.”
• Open the card to review steps, conversation starters, and recommended materials.
• Tap Start activity to pin it to the dashboard for quick access later.

6. Log your first check-in

• After the activity, tap Check in from the dashboard shortcut or directly on the card.
• Select the children who participated, add photos or notes, and (optionally) adjust the completion time.
• Hit Save to instantly update streaks, achievements, and each child’s timeline.

Where to go next

• Learn the rhythm of the Home Dashboard and how suggestions refresh each day.
• Fine-tune preferences in Manage Child Profiles.
• Plan your week with collaborative lists via Activity Plans.
• Track progress and celebrate wins in the Progress Overview.

Keep this quick start bookmarked. Every linked page dives deeper—perfect for when you are ready to explore automations, sharing, or accessibility features.