Time to Play

Time to Play is addressing the youth mental-health crisis by fostering friendship and belonging in elementary-age students. They make playdates easy, so that they actually happen.

The Challenge

Youth mental health is deteriorating, with anxiety and depression increasing among children. Positive peer experiences are critical protective factors, yet parents struggle to organize and manage their children’s social lives.

The Solution

Their AI-powered app takes the mental load off parents by simplifying playdate scheduling and helping them manage their children’s social lives with ease — building positive peer experiences that protect against anxiety and depression throughout life.