Parenting help that fits in your pocket.
A private AI coach, ready any time. You choose what to try, and when.
Chat a little or a lot. You decide.
English, Spanish, or a mix of both.
Save or delete your chats any time.
What is PCIT?
PCIT teaches two simple skills: give warm attention, and set limits calmly. It has been studied for more than 40 years.
How it works
You play with your child and say out loud what they do well. That builds your bond. Then, when you need a limit, you give one calm, clear direction — the same way every time.
Who it’s for
Anyone raising a young child: parents, grandparents, foster and kinship families. You do not need a diagnosis.
Is this therapy?
No. It is a coach you use on your own. It does not replace a therapist, a diagnosis, or emergency help.
You’re talking with an AI, not a person
It is a computer program. People at the University of Miami trained it to coach you kindly, any hour of the day. It never judges you. You are always in charge.
Tell it what is happening, in your own words.
A skill or a step you can use right now.
It notices what you did well.
More warm moments. Less stress.
The AI is good for: quick ideas at 2am, practicing a skill, and questions you might feel shy asking.
A person is better for: a diagnosis, a crisis, or when you just want someone to listen.
Need a real person?
Email our team. We answer within one business day. We are not available 24 hours a day.
If it is urgent or unsafe, use these free 24-hour lines right now:
Pocket PCIT+AI is not an emergency or crisis service. It does not give medical advice.
What do you need help with?
Tap a topic to see an example.
My 4-year-old melts down every time we leave the park. What can I try?
See how it works
A short video, under two minutes. It shows you how to start.
You can talk to the coach in English, Spanish, or a mix of both.
EnglishEspañolSpanglish This video is in English for nowYou control your data
Your chats belong to you. You can see them, download them, or delete them any time.
These switches are examples of the real settings inside the chat. Exactly how your data is stored is set by the University of Miami study you joined, and your consent form explains it. Ask us anything about privacy.
We are building this next. The coach will keep track of the skills you practice, so you can look back and see how far you have come. It will be private to you, and turning it on will be your choice.
Behind Pocket PCIT+AI
A University of Miami project, built together with Miami families.
of children had fewer behavior problems
of caregivers had more positive time with their child
of caregivers felt less stress
About these numbers: They come from the University of Miami PCIT program (2018–2022), where trained clinicians deliver PCIT in person. Most of the families were Hispanic and bilingual, and we worked in English and Spanish. Pocket PCIT+AI uses the same skills, but it is still being studied. These numbers describe the method, not a promise about the app.
Photo pendingClinical psychologist and certified PCIT trainer. Leads UM’s PCIT program.
PhotoClinical psychologist and certified PCIT trainer.
PhotoEarly childhood and technology expert.
PhotoLeads the technology behind the coach.
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PhotoA University of Miami project. Built in the UM PCIT program at the Mailman Center for Child Development, Miller School of Medicine.
We designed Pocket PCIT+AI together with our community partner ConnectFamilias and many Miami families, who shaped every part of it.
Start when you’re ready
Message the coach when a hard moment comes. Day or night. You can stop any time.
Free while we are building it