A little help in a hard moment
When parenting feels too much,
find your next words.
Tantrums. Screen-time arguments. A teen who shuts you out. SofterWords offers practical words and next steps for the moments when you’re running out of patience.
Explore how it worksPreparing for iPhone beta testing.
From a moment to a next step
A little space
before you respond.
Describe what happened, check the message you want to share, and explore suggestions you can adapt to your family.
- 01
What might be happening
Consider possible feelings and needs behind the moment, without treating a suggestion as a diagnosis.
- 02
Words to try
Find a concrete way to begin. Keep the words that fit your child, your voice and the situation.
- 03
How to follow up
Explore what to do now and how to return to the conversation when things feel calmer.
Your words, considered
Review before you share.
SofterWords helps mask some identifying details on your device. You can review and edit the message before sending it to our server and AI provider for online guidance. Automatic masking can miss information.
Personalized guidance needs an internet connection. The built-in library is available offline.
Read how information is handledSupport for everyday conversations.
SofterWords offers general communication suggestions, not medical care, therapy or emergency assistance. If someone is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services.
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