Raise a kind,
confident human
Neelo helps kids ages 5-10 practice real-life skills through
play. Built with child development experts.
Cancel anytime. iPad required. Android coming soon.
No ads • No strangers • No in-app purchases
The everyday skills that shape who
they become
- Owning mistakes
- Telling big problems from little ones
- Balancing honesty with kindness
- Feeling confident in relationships
- Being kind to yourself
- And so much more!
Kids learn by doing
Engaging games, stories, and characters that invite independent play.
Play VideoSafe by design
Neelo creates a shared language for families
- Skills that carry into home, school, and friendships
- Conversations that actually get through
- A calmer way to coach in the moment
How the Neelo Learning
Loop works
Learn
Foundational life skills taught through story-driven play
Practice
Interactive practice helps them apply skills in different situations
Progress
Concepts grow more complex, building toward real-world application
Apply
You get tips on how to reinforce learning in everyday moments
What Neelo families are saying
I used to joke, ‘If only there was a Duolingo for manners and social skills’ and now there is.
Social emotional skills usually fall entirely on the parents. Neelo gives us the backup we didn’t know we needed.
This is the first kids’ game I’ve seen that actually focuses on social skills.
I love how the learning is built directly into the gameplay. It feels natural and fun.
It feels good to give her something that’s helping. It’s not just the alphabet one more time. It’s like kids’ TED Talk.
He was able to differentiate between bullying and an accident. I thought that was really good.
After the module on Friendships, she seems more accepting of herself. She knows she’s not going to be everyone’s best friend right away.
See how your child is growing, skill by skill
The Parent Portal helps you see growth and support it, without interrupting play
Progress insights
Clear progress tracking across skills and modules
Learning context
Simple context on what your child is learning and why
Family activities
Conversation starters and activities you can use together
Extended resources
Extra support and resources to go deeper, when you want to
Built with intention, guided by experts.
Guided by trusted experts to support kids’ safety, learning, and development, and make sure Neelo is genuinely supportive for parents.

Dr. Clark McKown, Ph.D.
A nationally recognized behavioral scientist focused on measuring and strengthening children’s social-emotional skills through rigorous, equitable, and scalable approaches.

Dr. Randy Kulman, Ph.D.
A clinical psychologist with 30+ years of experience helping children build executive function and social-emotional skills, and a pioneer in using digital play-based tools.

Dr. Christina Cipriano, Ph.D., Ed.M.
An internationally recognized expert in social and emotional learning who advances inclusive, evidence-based approaches to how children learn, grow, and thrive.

Bill McCarthy, M.S., CCC-SLP, M.S.W.
A veteran educator and learning support specialist with over 20 years of experience designing inclusive systems that support children’s academic, social-emotional, and developmental growth.

Dr. Renee Schneider, Ph.D.
A clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience supporting children, teens, and families, specializing in emotion regulation, evidence-based care, and the responsible use of technology in mental health.
Neelo is launching soon!
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