Questions parents ask
What is LifeReps?
LifeReps gives kids ages 8–18 a safe place to practice real-world conversations with a trained AI agent before they have to handle them on their own. Through realistic situations, personalized feedback, and increasing levels of challenge, kids build the confidence and communication skills to speak up, ask for what they need, and navigate everyday life more independently.
Why is it called LifeReps?
"Rep" means repetition, like a rep at the gym. One rep doesn't change much. Many reps do. Each LifeReps practice conversation is one Rep, and each one builds the experience and confidence kids need for the real-life moments that make them nervous, like asking a teacher about a grade or returning something to a store.
What ages is LifeReps for?
LifeReps is designed for kids ages 8 to 18, roughly 1st through 12th grade. At every age, kids face moments with teachers, coaches and errands that they would rather avoid, and avoiding them can turn into a habit. Practice helps at any of them.
How can I help my child feel more confident talking to adults?
Give them lots of low-stakes practice in the exact situations they avoid. Confidence comes from having done something before, not from being told they can do it. LifeReps gives kids that practice: short calls, real situations, a character who reacts like a real adult would, and feedback after every try. At home, let them handle small moments themselves, like ordering their own food, even when it's slower.
Is there a real person on the call?
No. Your kid talks with an AI character that plays a role, like a teacher, coach or store clerk. It responds to what your kid actually says, so no two Reps go the same way. Kids know it’s practice.
Does LifeReps record my child?
No. We never record calls, and LifeReps never stores audio. The written transcript is used only to create feedback, then permanently deleted, usually within the hour. We keep the skill ratings and written feedback so you can see progress. If you allow it, we also keep one short line your child said well (up to 15 words) so they can see what worked. Our voice partner receives your child's nickname and voice during the call, never their full name.
How long does a Rep take?
Every call ends automatically by 10 minutes, and feedback is ready shortly after.
Does my child need their own phone?
No. They can call from your phone or start the Rep in a web browser with a microphone.
What if my child says something concerning during a call?
LifeReps includes safeguards designed to stop certain concerning conversations and alert the parent. LifeReps is a practice tool, not a counseling or emergency service.
How is LifeReps different from role-playing at home?
Role-playing with a parent helps, but kids know you'll go easy on them, and plenty of kids would rather do anything than practice in front of you. LifeReps gives them someone new to practice with, no audience, and specific feedback. Many families use both.
Is LifeReps therapy?
No. LifeReps is skill practice for everyday kids, not treatment for anxiety or any other condition. If worry is getting in the way of your child's daily life, talk with their doctor or school counselor.
How much does LifeReps cost?
LifeReps is free while we're in beta. After the beta, it will be $20 a month or $200 a year for up to 3 children, plus $5 a month for each additional child, with up to 30 Reps per child each month. We'll email beta families well before anything changes, and nothing is ever charged automatically.See full pricing
What does it mean to be a beta family?
LifeReps is in beta with a small group of families. Beta families practice free, with no Rep limits and no credit card. In return, we'd love your honest feedback: tap Share feedback in the app anytime. Some things may change as we improve them.
What if my child doesn't know what to say?
That's normal, and it's exactly what practice is for. Before each Rep, your child sees a suggested situation and suggested details, so they can think through what they want to say. There's no script to memorize, and they can change any detail to match their own life. Level 1 gives them extra time to think. If they get stuck, they can hang up and try again, and their feedback includes an example phrase to try next time.
Why not just use a general AI chatbot?
General AI can role-play if you build the prompt yourself. LifeReps is built specifically for real-world practice: we design the situations, control how the character responds, increase the challenge gradually, evaluate the same five skills every time, and track progress across situations—so parents don't have to build the practice themselves.
| General AI chatbot | LifeReps |
|---|---|
| Parent or child must invent the prompt | Situations already designed |
| AI tends to help or rescue | Character is designed not to coach during the Rep |
| No standardized challenge | Levels deliberately change difficulty |
| Generic feedback | Same five skills across every Rep |
| No developmental history | Progress across situations and time |
| No family workflow | Parent-managed account |
| May require detailed prompting | Child just chooses and starts |
| General-purpose | Designed specifically for this kind of practice |
How can my child get better at these conversations?
Every Rep ends with feedback on the same five skills and one thing to practice next, so improvement stays specific. We also put the whole approach on one page — the six moves of a great conversation, with example lines and the traps to avoid — plus a printable one-pager for the fridge.Read the conversation guide