Focus Rainbow Visual Timer

Visual timers are one of the most recommended tools by pediatric OTs and special education teachers for children with ADHD, autism, and executive function challenges. Here's why:

The core problem: Time is invisible. "Five more minutes" means nothing to a brain that can't perceive time passing.

What Focus Rainbow does: Makes time concrete and visible with a disappearing rainbow disk. Your child doesn't just hear about time—they see it happening.

Here's the simple routine that's working for thousands of families:

Step 1: Sit down with your child. Say: "Let's see how much you can get done in 15 minutes."

Step 2: Set the rainbow timer together. Let THEM turn the dial.

Step 3: Step back. The timer is now the timekeeper—not you.

Step 4: When time's up, celebrate what they DID accomplish. "You stayed focused for 15 whole minutes! That's amazing."

Pro tip from the research: Use positive reinforcement. Focus on effort and progress, not perfection.

What parents say:

• "I use this EVERY day for my 4 and 2 year old. I keep it in an easily accessible location so that I can grab it whenever I need to set a time limit." — Sara Marshall

Let's do the math on what you're actually buying:

If Focus Rainbow prevents just ONE homework meltdown per week:

• That's 52 peaceful evenings this year
• That's 52 times you don't go to bed feeling like a failure
• That's 52 times your child's confidence stays intact instead of eroding

Plus, you're getting:

• A professional-grade therapeutic tool (the same type OTs use in sessions)
• Lifetime warranty against defects
• HSA/FSA eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity
• 30-day money-back guarantee

You're not buying a timer. You're investing in daily peace and your child's developing executive function skills.

We've got you covered with a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects.

From our reviews: "This one quit working after several months. I got through an extremely cumbersome customer service chat [with another brand]..." — W.

We learned from competitors' mistakes. Our customer service is direct, fast, and parent-friendly. No cumbersome chats. No runaround.

If something goes wrong, email us. We'll make it right.

This is one of the TOP use cases. Here's what works:

Before screen time starts:

• "You can have 30 minutes of iPad time. When the rainbow is gone, iPad goes away."
• Set the timer TOGETHER where they can see it
• Place it next to them (not across the room)

Why it works: They can see time disappearing. It's not a surprise. It's not you being the "bad guy." The timer is the neutral party.

From our reviews:

• "My kids use this for keeping screen time under an hour. It's easy to see how much time they have left." — Stephanie
• "I use this EVERY day for my 4 and 2 year old...i.e. screen time, dinner in 10 minutes, time for pajamas, etc." — Sara Marshall

The key: No negotiation when it's done. "The rainbow is gone. That means iPad time is over. You did great waiting for the timer!"

Absolutely. Morning routines are one of the BEST use cases.

The strategy:

• Break the morning into chunks: "10 minutes to get dressed," "5 minutes for breakfast," "5 minutes for shoes and backpack"
• Use the timer for EACH chunk
• Make it a game: "Can you beat the rainbow?"

From our reviews:
"I use this EVERY day for my 4 and 2 year old...dinner in 10 minutes, time for pajamas, etc." — Sara Marshall

What parents tell us: The frantic, yelling rush to get out the door becomes a structured, predictable routine. Kids start to internalize how long things take.