The algorithm your child's curiosity deserves.
The algorithm your child's curiosity deserves.
Every platform your child uses is running a recommendation engine optimized for engagement. We don't fight that. We redirect it. Using your consent and your child's actual behavioral signals, Grounded Child gradually shifts what gets surfaced to serve their development, toward curiosity, toward learning, toward the content that reflects who they actually are rather than who the platform needs them to be.
From Emma’s YouTube sessions, it’s clear Minecraft is a central interest in her life right now — and it reveals something real: a fascination with how systems work, how things get built, and what it means to design a world from scratch. Three subjects clicked right away, with science and making resonating most strongly.
Social media platforms optimize for engagement, not education. The result? Kids stuck in endless loops of entertainment while their potential goes untapped.
Algorithms maximize time spent, not value gained. Kids consume hours of content designed to keep them watching, not learning.
Blocking apps creates conflict and teaches kids nothing. They need guidance toward better content, not just less screen time.
You can't compete with billion-dollar recommendation engines. Until now, there was no way to make the algorithm work for your family.
Grounded Child works with YouTube's recommendation system, gently steering it toward educational, creative, and thought-provoking content that nurtures well-rounded development.
No new apps. No new passwords. Just connect and let the algorithm shift.
Track their interest snapshot monthly and see the algorithm reflect who they're becoming.
They see better recommendations. That's it. No nagging, no conflict, no battles.
No apps to install. No devices to configure. Just connect and let us do the rest.
Sign up in 60 seconds. Enter your zip code for personalized, income-based pricing.
Set up a YouTube account for your child and link it securely via Google OAuth. No app to install — we work directly through YouTube's own API. We never see passwords.
Our system gently trains their recommendations toward educational content.
Track their interest snapshot on your dashboard as the algorithm gradually shifts toward content that reflects who they actually are.
Unlike restrictive parental controls that block platforms entirely, Grounded Child works within YouTube (and soon Instagram and TikTok) to improve what children discover. Platforms benefit from engaged users and higher-value educational advertising. Parents get peace of mind knowing their child's time is purposeful. Everyone wins.
We believe every child deserves access to smarter screen time. Our equity-based pricing ensures cost is never a barrier.
Your subscription directly supports youth programs, libraries, and content creators in underserved communities.
No. Grounded Child works entirely in the background. Your child's experience on YouTube or other platforms looks exactly the same—only the recommendations gradually shift toward more educational and developmental content. There's no app, no notification, nothing visible to them.
Traditional parental controls block or restrict content, which often leads to conflict and workarounds. Grounded Child doesn't block anything—it guides. We work with the algorithm to naturally surface better content, preserving your child's autonomy while shaping what they're exposed to.
Yes. We work within platform guidelines and use official APIs where available. Our approach is designed to be beneficial for platforms too—creating healthier, more engaged users who have better experiences.
Grounded Child is designed for children ages 8-16. We're fully COPPA compliant for children under 13, with enhanced privacy protections and age-appropriate content targeting. Our algorithms adapt to different developmental stages.
We use Census Bureau data to determine median income by zip code. Families in higher-income areas pay up to $12.99/month, while families in lower-income areas may qualify for reduced rates or free access. This ensures every child can benefit regardless of their family's financial situation.
We're launching with YouTube, as it's the most widely used video platform among kids and has robust API support. Support for additional platforms including TikTok and Instagram is on our roadmap.
Drop your email and we'll send you a 5-minute walkthrough of exactly how it works. No commitment, no sales pitch; just the product.
If you're like our Founder, Nat Freeman, considering himself a father first and foremost, you too may appreciate a one-on-one with the person offering to support the development of your child BEFORE signing up. If this is you too, you're in the right place; Nat will personally make time for every family who wants to talk before they give us a chance.
Now accepting trial families in Germany · US waitlist open
We'll be in touch soon with early access details.
Drop your email and we'll send you a 5-minute demo of how it works. No commitment; just the product. Nat will personally make time for every family who wants to talk before they give us a chance.
Join our founding families