A learner’s permit for the internet

The internet doesn’t need another parental control app, so we’re building a platform to help families build real digital skills.

Start with our digital parenting style quiz and get practical ideas to try at home.

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Chip the seagull on a harbour post holding a Learner’s Permit. Speech bubbles: “Kids can scroll, but can they navigate the digital sea?” “Hi, I’m Chip — their co-captain for practising life online.” “Ready to set sail together?”

What parents can do now

You don’t need another rule book. Start with something small that helps your family talk, practise or figure out what works for you.

Start the conversation
Phones, games, screen time – sometimes the hardest part is knowing how to start talking. We can help make those conversations easier.
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Our free app is a new way for kids aged 9 to 14 to practise Digital Readiness before they have to use it for real.
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For kids aged 9 to 14

A learner’s permit for the internet – our app for kids aged 9 to 14 that turns Digital Readiness into something they can actually practise.

Interactive missions inspired by everyday online situations, kids practise things like working out what to trust, managing attention, making decisions and knowing when to ask for help.

LiVELY Kids is part of the wider LiVELY platform, which gives families free tools, resources and support as children build Digital Readiness over time.

Coming January 2027

Meet LiVELY Kids

Featured

Christmas Device Study 2026: What’s in the Box?

What Australian parents told us about the devices they’re weighing up this Christmas, and what could make the handover easier.

Read the findings Get the Borrowed Device Contract

74%
are considering a connected device for their child this Christmas.
43.8%
expect to work out the rules on the day their child receives it.
72.4%
would be likely to use a free tool to help prepare their child before the device arrives.

Designed and run by the Digital Readiness Lab.

What Australian parents tell us

The Australian Digital Readiness Index 2026 suggests that plenty of parents are looking for more confidence, support and a clearer way forward.

70.7%
of parents had noticed at least one sign their child might need more support online.
47.1%
of parents said they wanted more support than they were currently receiving.
9.9%
of parents felt comfortable granting their child more independence online.

Source: Australian Digital Readiness Index 2026, Digital Readiness Lab, 1,029 Australian parents and carers, each reporting on one child aged 9 to 14.

Read the full findings at the Digital Readiness Lab

Who’s behind LiVELY?

Founder
Rinat Strahlhofer
Rinat founded LiVELY around a simple idea: children need more than rules and restrictions to navigate digital life. They need opportunities to build capability and practise independence.
Developmental research psychologist
Dr Sarah L. Howe
Dr Sarah brings developmental research and rigorous analysis to the evidence behind LiVELY, helping make sure our approach to Digital Readiness is grounded in how children actually develop.

A learner’s permit for the internet

What parents can do now

Start the conversation

Be first to try LiVELY Kids

What is LiVELY Kids?

Christmas Device Study 2026: What’s in the Box?

What Australian parents tell us

Who’s behind LiVELY?

Rinat Strahlhofer

Dr Sarah L. Howe

Questions parents ask