You're here.
But are you
really here?
Present Parent blocks distracting apps during playtime and gives you age-matched activity ideas — so your child gets the parent sitting right next to them.
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Build the tallest tower possible — then let them knock it down 🏗️
Your child notices every time.
Studies show toddlers react physiologically within seconds when parents look at their phone during play. Their heart rate changes. They try harder to get your attention. When that fails — they give up.
of parents admit to using their phone during playtime or mealtimes with their children
peer-reviewed studies confirm the effect — researchers call it technoference
apps specifically designed to help parents put down their phone during playtime
Sources: Journal of Pediatrics 2024, PMC/NIH 2025, University of Wollongong 2025, JMIR Meta-Analysis 2025
What Present Parent does
Not a screen time tracker. Not a meditation app. A tool that makes being present as easy as scrolling.
Play Mode
One tap blocks Instagram, TikTok, news, and any app you choose — for exactly 30 minutes. Phone calls still come through. Everything else waits.
Activity Library
200+ ideas matched to your child's exact age. Building towers at 2 is different from telling stories at 7. Never stare blankly wondering what to do.
Presence Streak
Track how many focused play sessions you've had this week. Share streaks with your co-parent. Friendly accountability beats willpower alone.
Gentle Re-engagement
If you unlock mid-session, a soft reminder appears: "Your child needs you right now." No judgment. Just a quiet nudge back.
Family Sync
Connect with your partner. See each other's weekly presence score. Turn a private struggle into a shared goal you're both working toward.
Weekly Report
Sunday evening: how many sessions this week, which activities you tried, your streak. A small honest mirror — not shaming, just seeing.
PLAY MODE ACTIVATED
Lena called for you ❤️
Let your child activate Play Mode
A small NFC sticker on the fridge. Your child taps it with their finger. Your phone locks — immediately. No apps. Just you.
It's not you restricting yourself. It's your child calling for you. Saying no becomes an active choice — not passive scrolling. That's a completely different feeling.
How it works
Up and running in under 3 minutes.
Set up your profile
Add your child's age and pick which apps pull you away most. Present Parent personalises everything — activity ideas, session length, blocked apps.
Start Play Mode
Tap "Play Mode" before you sit down with your child — or let them tap their sticker. Distracting apps disappear. An activity card appears with a suggestion for what to do together.
See your week build up
Your presence streak grows. Your partner sees it. Sunday evening you get a quiet report — no judgment, just a honest picture of the week. Small wins, compounded.
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"I built this because I caught myself scrolling Instagram while my daughter was asking me to look at her drawing. I said 'just a second' — and then it was five minutes."
Alex, developer & dad · Norderstedt, Germany
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FAQ
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Your child won't be 4 forever.
Thirty minutes of real presence is worth more than two hours next to each other on your phones.
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