Conversations that matter.
GAB-on! connects and empowers children and their parents through simple, meaningful conversations about their daily experiences both in and out of school. We strengthen mental health by making every child feel heard and deeply valued.
"It’s almost magical how parental conversation appears to influence the biological growth of the brain."
– John Gabrieli, Grover M. Hermann Professor, MIT McGovern Institute for Brain Research
Building advocacy, agency, and aspirations.
Parent-child conversations change a child's trajectory. GAB-on! builds trusting relationships, provides parents insight into their child's experiences and feelings, and contributes to the overall development and emotional well-being of a child.
Listen to your child to let them know they matter
Support positive mental health
Improve academic performance
Unlocking conversations for all children.
At GAB-on! we recognize your tireless dedication to supporting your child. We believe that actively listening to your child is the best way to know them. GAB-on! helps bridge the communication gap between children who learn differently and their families.
Be a catalyst for your child’s thriving
Understand their daily experiences
Exercise executive function
What is a GAB?
A GAB is a gentle nudge, a prompt that hints at a moment in your child’s day. It serves as a reminder for them to share the complete story with you later on.
Science:
Onion skin and lake water
Math:
Hairy money
What made me proud today:
Fire drill
What does this mean?
That's the point! Only by having a conversation with your child will you hear what they want to share with you and so much more.
GABing made easy.
GAB-on! was designed for simplicity and built for parents and children, with the help of researchers.
1. Children enter GABs throughout their day
Kids write 3-5 word GAB entries on any device such as a laptop, tablet, or phone, that summarize key events throughout their day to spark their memory at home to drive conversations.
2. Parents receive the GABs
Parents receive their child’s GAB entries at the end of the day and they don’t make any sense! That’s because a conversation is needed so their child can share their day with them. Family connection!
3. Family conversations at home that are student-led
Conversations that start out about small moments often lead to bigger conversations about social situations, peer relationships, and what’s happening in the world.
Want GABs at school? Let your child’s teacher know!
Getting teacher approval for GAB-on! is simple. Enter their email when prompted during the sign-up process and we’ll take care of emailing them a letter about why using GAB-on! is so important for your child.
Are you a parent or guardian?
Family communication reimagined.
“GAB-on! is awesome. It’s doing exactly what it says. Never heard so much detail about my kid’s day.”
— Dad of elementary school boy
“With GAB-on! you can unlock a door to see who your child is, to get to know them and understand them as a person so you can be a better parent to them.”
— Mom of middle school boy with ASD
“This has really made a positive impact on my daughter, assisting her with engaging in conversation about her school day. It’s a cool, age-appropriate, advanced app.”
— Mom of high school girl
Are you a teacher or school administrator?
Frequently asked questions.
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At the end of each school day (and after your child has entered their daily GABs), a reminder is sent to the parent's phone that GABs are ready. You can GAB with your child around the dinner table, in the car, on a walk, wherever you have a few minutes to connect each day.
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GAB-on! understands that families are complex and we encourage a child's whole system of support. A parent whose name is on the GAB-on! account can set-up other trusted adults to GAB with a child. For instance, you can add a second parent, a grandparent, a coach, a therapist, anyone who you feel will have these conversations with your child.
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A parent can sign-up to use GAB-on! with their child through Google Play or the Apple Store. We recommend you share with your child's teacher that you would like your child using GAB-on! so that the teacher will approve your child entering their GABs at school on their personal device.