1. Set up your child's age band
In Settings → Profile, pick the age band that matches your child (8–11, 12–15, 16–18, or adult). CanopyKids uses this to shape response tone, reading level, and how it guides homework help.
Getting started
How to use CanopyKids
A quick walkthrough of the Playground, safety layer, and billing — plus answers to the questions parents and educators ask most often.
Parent guide
Child logins, age settings, the parent PIN, history and the weekly digest.
Teacher guide
Classes, rosters, progress, goals and the class and school boards.
The three pillars behind CanopyKids
Our safety layer is built on the Understory framework: it isn't enough to just refuse harmful content. A child-safe AI has to do three things at once.
Protect
Block method disclosure and harmful content — graded on the C-SSRS crisis scale.
Connect
Route to trusted adults and crisis resources. Resist parasocial dependence.
Cultivate
Scaffold thinking with step-by-step help instead of doing the child's work for them.
2. Start a conversation in the Playground
Open the home page and type a question. You can pick a model (Claude, GPT, or Gemini) from the composer. New accounts get 10 free messages so you can try it before subscribing.
3. Learn with guided homework help
Curious questions get direct answers. For schoolwork, CanopyKids won't just hand over the answer — it starts with a nudge, then steps up to hints, a worked example, and a walk-through, so a stuck kid gets real help instead of question after question.
4. Safety runs automatically
Every message is inspected for crisis signals, self-harm content, and unhealthy parasocial patterns. When something serious surfaces, CanopyKids routes to trusted adults and safety resources — this can't be turned off.
5. Track usage from your dashboard
The dashboard shows messages used, remaining quota, and the current billing period. Parents on a family plan can also see a weekly Parent Digest summarizing themes and any safety events.
6. Upgrade, switch, or manage billing
Head to Pricing to pick a plan or switch tiers — upgrades and downgrades are prorated automatically. Use “Manage billing” to update your card, download invoices, or cancel (access continues until the period ends).
Frequently asked questions
Still stuck?
Email anu@middymind.ai and we'll get back to you within one business day. For urgent safety concerns involving a child, contact local emergency services first.