Kids play
Expert-designed, interactive games, quizzes and stories that build real skills like flexibility, patience, and emotional regulation.
Every kid's brain works differently. Neelo helps yours build the skills to thrive.
Interactive, expert-build play that helps kids build social-emotional skills like patience, communication, and managing big feelings - while you get simple, real-time insight into what's actually working.
No ads. No strangers. No in-app purchases.iPad required today. Android coming soon.
Sound familiar?
0 to 100 in ten seconds flat — and you're the one who has to talk them down.
They'd rather sit out than risk getting it wrong in front of everyone.
You've said "use your words" so many times you lose count.
Ants in the pants at pickup, meltdown by dinner.
Recess drama comes home with them and doesn't leave for hours.
They jump in before you've even finished your sentence.
You remind. And remind. And remind again.
The plan changes for two minutes and suddenly it's a whole thing.
None of this means something is wrong with your kid.
It means their brain could use a few more tools.
You're not the only one up at 11pm Googling this
These moments can feel lonely - but you're not the only one managing this. Neelo doesn't require a diagnosis, a label, or a crisis to be useful. It's built for any kid working on these skills, and any parent who could use backup.
How it works
You see what’s happening
The parent portal shows exactly what your kid is working on and how they’re progressing. No guesswork, no wondering what’s actually going on in there.
You get simple tips
Bite-sized, real-time suggestions you can use in two minutes at dinner or bedtime – not another course to finish.
- Built with child development experts
- Safe and ad-free
- Backed by real research
What Kids Build
Five important skill areas to explore, each tied to an immersive in-game world.
Relationships
Making friends, taking turns, and working out squabbles.
Big Feelings
Naming the big stuff, and coming back down from 0-to-100.
Communication
Saying what they mean — and hearing what others mean too.
Focus & Self Control
Sticking with it, remembering the plan, pausing before they leap.
Confidence
Trying anyway, and bouncing back when it doesn't go perfectly.
A look inside your parent portal
What they're learning, why it matters, and how to practice with them.
Module Overview
What Kids Learn
- How to identify bullying using the 3 P's: Purpose, Pattern, and Power
- The emotions that often come with bullying or witnessing it
- The difference between bullying and normal conflicts or disagreements
What Kids Practice
- Internal strategies to build confidence and resilience
- External strategies like assertiveness, buddy systems, and telling trusted adults
- Safe ways to support others who are being bullied
Built with intention, guided by experts.
Psychologists, educators, and child development specialists help shape and review what your child experiences in Neelo.
Dr. Clark McKown, Ph.D.
Social-emotional learning & assessment
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.
Executive function & digital play
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.
Inclusive social-emotional learning
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.
Inclusive education & learning support
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.
Emotion regulation & responsible tech
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.
Kelly Fradin, MD
Pediatrics & child development
A Harvard and Columbia-trained pediatrician, author, and mother of two, focused on providing evidence-based guidance to help families navigate children's health and development.
What Neelo families are saying
My son plays Neelo every day, and it's genuinely helped his behavior and how he explains himself.
He was struggling with a friend who was a bad influence. After playing Neelo, he has a voice, respects himself, and prioritizes taking care of himself. It's crazy - the friend hasn't changed, but my son has.
He's been more open and honest with me. Before, he didn't really care about following through or being honest - now he's working on trust.
Neelo has made a huge impact on my son's ability to understand empathy, emotions, and social situations. It gives us a language to talk about things he might not otherwise bring up, and it's opened really important discussions.
I don't know of anything else out there like Neelo. I'm really thankful for finding this app
The skills in Neelo have been super relevant to where he's at, and it goes hand-in-hand with what he's learning in therapy. This is just so perfect — it's in his language.
