A coaching assistant for parents
Ask Bold 180 is a chat assistant built on the Bold 180 Framework. It’s designed to help parents find the right words for hard conversations with their kids.
Ask Bold 180 is in development. Join the waitlist to be among the first parents to try it.
What a conversation might look like
An example to show the idea. Real conversations will be shaped by your family’s situation.
Parent
My 14-year-old used to tell me everything. Now he just says “fine” and goes to his room. I don’t know how to reach him.
Ask Bold 180
That shift is really common around 14, and it usually isn’t about you. It often means he’s working out who he is. Pushing harder with questions can make teens pull back further. Instead, try being available without pressure: sit with him while he does something he enjoys, or offer a drive somewhere. Side-by-side time often feels safer than face-to-face questions.
Parent
What should I actually say?
Ask Bold 180
Try one low-pressure question, like: “What’s something that made you laugh this week?” If he opens up, listen and thank him. Hold back advice for now. If he doesn’t, that’s okay. Try again next week. You could also let him know: “You can always tell me anything, even if you think I’ll be upset. I’d rather know.” Would you like help choosing this week’s Family Check-in question?
What it will help you do
- Talk through what’s happening at home and get calm, practical next steps
- Plan how to start a difficult conversation
- Choose a weekly Family Check-in question that fits your child
- Review what you want to say before you say it, so it comes out the way you mean it
Built for parents, not for kids
Ask Bold 180 is for parents only. Your teen never chats with it. Teens talk to you, because the goal is a stronger connection between you and your child, not between your child and a machine.
What it is not
- It is not a therapist, doctor or counselor, and it does not diagnose anything.
- It is not for emergencies. If your child is in danger, call 911. If your child is in crisis, call or text 988.
- It does not replace your judgment. You know your child best.
Our commitments to you
- Privacy first: we collect only what we need, and we never sell your information.
- You stay in control: you’ll be able to delete your conversations and your account.
- Safety built in: if a conversation suggests someone may be at risk, Ask Bold 180 will point you to real help right away.
- Human-reviewed guidance: the assistant is grounded in the Bold 180 Framework, and we review how it responds.
Read our Privacy Policy.
If your child is in crisis or talking about harming themselves, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) any time, day or night. In an emergency, call 911. Bold 180 offers parenting guidance and support. It is not a substitute for medical or mental health care.