InnerSteps provides an interactive digital program for children aged 5-10 to develop emotional regulation skills. Through animated stories and gamified activities, it helps children identify feelings, practice calming techniques, and build coping mechanisms for everyday stressors.
Funding
$13K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Children aged 5-10 often struggle to articulate and manage intense emotions, leading to behavioral challenges and distress. This difficulty in emotional regulation can manifest as anxiety, frustration, and meltdowns, particularly during common daily transitions like bedtime.
Solution
InnerSteps offers an interactive digital program designed to equip children aged 5-10 with essential emotional regulation skills. The platform utilizes animated stories and gamified activities to help children identify their feelings, practice calming techniques, and develop coping mechanisms for everyday stressors. By engaging children in a fun and accessible format, InnerSteps aims to foster emotional resilience and confidence. The program is built on evidence-based approaches, incorporating principles from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and designed in consultation with child psychologists.
Target Audience
The primary users are parents of children aged 5-10 seeking tools to support their child's emotional development and manage behavioral challenges. Educators and child psychologists may also utilize the platform as a supplementary resource.
Features
- Interactive animated storybooks where children are the protagonists, promoting engagement with emotional concepts.
- Gamified learning modules and activities designed to teach emotional identification, breathing exercises, and calming strategies.
- Adaptive learning pathways that adjust content complexity based on the child's age and progress.
- Parent dashboard providing weekly insights into the child's learning progress and skill application.
- Conversation starters derived from story content to facilitate discussions between parents and children about emotions.
- Content developed using principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and informed by child psychology research.
- Secure platform designed with child safety and data privacy as core considerations.