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Twelve leading experts in
parenting and child development

Their research, teachings, and authorized work come together in one parenting experience built around you and your family.

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Tina Payne Bryson
Tina Payne BrysonPhD
Co-Author, The Whole-Brain Child
Behavior & Big Emotions
Tantrums Meltdowns Defiance Hitting Biting Discipline
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Ned Hallowell
Ned HallowellMD
Author, Driven to Distraction
Navigating ADHD
Focus Attention Planning Executive Function Follow Through
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Funke Afolabi-Brown
Funke Afolabi-BrownMD
Pediatric Sleep Physician, AASM Fellow
Sleep & Naps, Daily Routines
Bedtime Battles Night Wakings Nap Refusals Contact Napping
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Jessica Lahey
Jessica Lahey
Author, The Gift of Failure
Independence & Hard Choices
Chores Boundaries Peer Pressure Trust Vaping Alcohol
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Nimali Fernando
Nimali FernandoMD, FAAP
Founder, Dr. Yum Project; AAP Fellow
Feeding & Mealtimes
Picky Eating Nutrition Snacks Food Battles Table Manners
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Devorah Heitner
Devorah HeitnerPhD
Author, Screenwise
Screens & Phones, Digital Life
Screen Time Gaming Social Media AI Chatbots Group Chats
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Phil Boucher
Phil BoucherMD, FAAP
Board-Certified Pediatrician, AAP Fellow
Everyday Health & What’s Normal
Growth Milestones Hygiene Sick Days Immunity Doctor Visits
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Danielle Dick
Danielle DickPhD
Author, The Child Code
Temperament & Personality
Behavior Genetics Impulsivity Emotionality Sensitivity
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Ned Johnson
Ned Johnson
Co-Author, The Self-Driven Child
School Success & Motivation
Homework Test Stress Burnout Procrastination Perfectionism
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Debbie Reber
Debbie Reber
Author, Differently Wired
Neurodivergent Kid Support
Autism IEP Prep 504 Plans Shutdowns Sensory Needs
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Kirsten Jones
Kirsten Jones
Author, Raising Athletes
Raising Young Athletes
Coaches Competitive Balance Pressure Fear of Failure Anger
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Dorothy EspelagePhD
300+ Peer-Reviewed Studies
Bullying & Online Safety
Teasing Exclusion Rumors Peer Conflict Toxic Friends
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Built for parenting

Parenting is more than one question at a time

Most parenting resources give you information. HumanUp helps you apply trusted expert guidance to what is actually happening in your family, carries forward the context you share, and increasingly surfaces what may be worth thinking about next

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Your individual conversations are never read by a person unless you ask HumanUp to look into something, and they are never used for advertising.

No starting over

HumanUp remembers the context that matters, including what’s happening, what you’ve tried, and how your child responded, so each conversation can build on the last.

Follows through

Help that doesn’t stop with one conversation. HumanUp can follow up when it’s useful and help you figure out what to try next.

Stay one step ahead

HumanUp can bring forward useful things to know, prepare for, or think about based on your child’s age and the context you’ve shared.

The experience

Help that goes beyond one answer

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keep moving forward, and stay one step ahead.

What we help with

No topic is too small
No struggle is too big

From everyday frustrations to bigger challenges, find guidance shaped by your child’s age and stage, your family, and what matters right now

Behavior & Emotions

Tantrums & Meltdowns Defiance Not Listening Sibling Fights Hitting & Biting Big Feelings

Sleep & Bedtime

Bedtime Battles Night Wakings Nap Refusals Early Risers Nighttime Fears Teen Exhaustion

School & Peers

Homework Battles Test Stress School Refusal Toxic Friends Procrastination Bullying

Screens & Tech

Screen Time Limits Gaming First Phone Rules Social Media Group Chat Drama Online Privacy

Neurodivergence

Executive Function PDA Profile Navigating ADHD Sensory Needs Autism Support IEP & 504 Prep

Health & Feeding

Mealtime Struggles Picky Eating Potty Training Hygiene Battles Doctor Anxiety Healthy Habits
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Built for the long run

Useful now. More useful over time.

Your child changes. Your family changes. What you need changes. HumanUp carries forward the context you share, keeps helping as things unfold, and increasingly brings forward guidance that may matter next.

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What parents are saying

Exactly the kind of parenting support I needed

“It gave me language, ideas, and a plan I could actually use that night. As a parent, that kind of support in the moment is incredibly valuable. Five stars!”

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Finally, a parenting app that actually gets to know your family!

“It remembers your family… It builds on what it already knows about my kids and our family dynamics. As a parent, I can already feel the value after just one week.”

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Support the moment you need it

“It helps me respond with more confidence and show up for my kids in the way I want to, especially during the moments when parenting on my own feels hard.”

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Common Questions

HumanUp uses AI to make the expertise of its parenting and child development partners available when you need it. Guidance draws from their authorized content, including their research, teachings, interviews, articles, clinical experience, and practical frameworks.

You are not messaging a live expert. Responses are generated by AI and designed to reflect relevant expert guidance.
ChatGPT is a general-purpose AI. HumanUp is built specifically for parenting.

HumanUp is built in partnership with leading parenting experts, so you know whose expertise is behind the guidance. It can build on the context you choose to share about your child and family, keep helping as situations unfold, and increasingly surface useful guidance even when you don’t have a question.

The difference isn’t just the answer. HumanUp is designed around parenting over time.
No. HumanUp can also bring forward things that may be useful for your family based on your child’s age and the context you’ve shared. It’s another way to discover useful guidance and think ahead, even when nothing feels urgent.
Yes. Your individual conversations are never read by a person. The only exception is if you specifically ask someone at HumanUp to look into something for you.

Conversations are protected with safeguards, including encryption, and HumanUp does not use your conversations for advertising. Please review our privacy notice to learn more about how your information is handled.
HumanUp supports parents from infancy through the teen years. Guidance can reflect your child’s age and developmental stage, whether you’re navigating sleep, routines, behavior, school stress, screens, independence, or something else.
No. HumanUp provides informational and educational parenting guidance for everyday challenges. It is not medical, clinical, or therapeutic advice.

HumanUp can help you think through parenting situations and practical next steps, but it does not replace qualified professional care. If you or your child are in crisis, please seek professional help immediately.
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