A parenting simulator for real-life moments

Rehearse the meltdown before it happens.

Bedtime stalls. The car seat fight. Candy at eye level. Practice what to say with a goose family that acts just like yours, then try it for real.

For iPhone · Kids ages 2 to 5

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Leo the gosling, waiting
Try a real practice Leo, 3 · Has opinions

At the Checkout

In the checkout line, Leo grabs a bag of gummy bears from the rack. “I want it!” Back by the bananas, you said no candy today. Half the cart is already on the belt.

What would you say or do?

A gosling crying next to a fallen block tower
Not every moment is easy.

Sometimes the tower falls. Loudly.

A mother goose sits beside her gosling as they rebuild the tower
But each one is a chance to help them grow.

Get down low. Stay close. Don’t build it for them.

The gosling happily stacking blocks on its own
Steady, capable and ready for whatever comes.

Tower number two. Built solo.

Knowing the advice is easy. The next ten seconds aren’t.

So Parentice doesn’t hand you a script. It puts you in the moment and lets you practice the whole thing, from the first word to the follow-through.

  1. 1

    Tell us what’s going on

    A few quick taps about your child, the moment and what you’ve already tried.

  2. 2

    Play it out

    Three rounds of choices. Your gosling reacts to each one, the way a real three-year-old would.

  3. 3

    Talk it through

    Look back at where things turned with the goose, and why.

  4. 4

    Take it home

    Save your plan to the Playbook, try it for real, and pick up from there next time.

Sound familiar?

Tap a moment. There’s a practice for each one.

“Two more slides” was three slides ago.

Warm and firm. Never shaming.

Success isn’t a kid who obeys on the spot. It’s a parent who can name the feeling, keep the limit, follow through and reconnect afterward.

  • Grounded in researchEvery practice links at least two readings you can open.
  • True to your child’s ageA two-year-old and a five-year-old get different practices.
  • No threats, no spankingChoices, time-ins, follow-through and repair.
  • Safety firstIf someone may be hurt, practice waits. Getting safe comes first.

Informed by sources such as the American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org), the CDC and ZERO TO THREE. Parentice is not affiliated with or endorsed by these organizations and does not replace advice from your pediatrician.

Dad goose, mom goose and their gosling standing together

Meet the goose family. Mom or dad goose plays you. The gosling plays your kid, with all the opinions.

Questions parents ask

What ages is Parentice for?

Practices are written for kids about 2 to 5 years old. You can also set up Parentice if you have more than one child or a baby on the way.

Is it on Android?

Parentice is available on iPhone only.

Is this therapy or medical advice?

No. Parentice helps you practice everyday parenting moments. For health, development or safety concerns, talk with your pediatrician or local emergency services.

How does Parentice use AI and my data?

Parentice is an AI-powered parenting practice app. With your permission, relevant messages, family details and context are sent to OpenAI for personalized recommendations and replies. Change your permission in Settings → AI data use. AI can make mistakes. Feedback photos are not used to train AI models. Read about AI and privacy.

How do I cancel my membership?

Membership is billed through the App Store. Cancel anytime in your Apple Account subscription settings.

The next meltdown is coming. Be ready for it.

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A mother goose and her gosling stacking blocks together