We're thrilled to share some big news: Askie has been named a 2026 NAPPA Award Winner.
The National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA) have spent more than 36 years helping families find the highest-quality products that help them connect, learn, and enjoy time together. What makes NAPPA different is who does the judging: alongside a team of expert evaluators, real parents and real kids test every product. So this recognition doesn't come from an algorithm or an ad budget — it comes from the people Askie is built for.
Why This Means So Much
We set out to build something genuinely different: an AI companion that a parent can hand to their child without a second thought. Not a chatbot built for adults with a kids' skin on top — a product designed from the ground up around child safety, curiosity, and joy.
Being recognized by a parent- and child-tested award like NAPPA tells us we're on the right path. It's the kind of trust we don't take for granted.
What Askie Does
Askie is the safe, voice-first AI companion for curious kids ages 4–15:
- Voice conversations, no typing needed — kids simply talk, and Askie listens. Perfect for car rides, bedtime, and the endless "but why?" moments.
- Homework help in kid-friendly language — concepts explained at the right level for each child's age.
- Creative AI art — kids describe anything they imagine and watch it come to life, every image filtered for child-appropriate content.
- Bedtime stories and gentle Q&A — wonder and learning, wrapped in calm.
- Safety parents trust — COPPA compliance, real-time content filtering, multiple safety layers, and no ads or data selling.
Thank You
To the NAPPA Awards team, and to every parent and child who helps make Askie better — thank you. This award belongs to our whole community.
We're just getting started. 💛