Our Approach
Turning screen time into a system of shared healing.
Why We’re Different
Most efforts to address children’s mental health focus on treatment after a crisis. We start earlier—using the screens families already rely on.
The Mindful Media Foundation (MMF) is pioneering a new category: therapeutic media. We combine emotionally intelligent storytelling, clinical insight, and ethical AI to foster connection, resilience, and co-regulation across the entire family system.
Our model is proactive, inclusive, and scalable—built to support families before crisis hits.
We don’t just fund programs—we build an ecosystem for sustainable, scalable impact. Through the use of venture philanthropy, we strategically invests in:
Content creation
Technology innovation
Research partnerships
These three pillars form an integrated, feedback-rich system that transforms how families experience media and mental health support. We don’t just fund programs—we build an integrated ecosystem.
A System That Scales
Media
We support the creation of interactive programming that turns screen time into a shared, therapeutic experience. Our content is:
Co-viewing & Co-play friendly: Encouraging bonding between children and caregivers.
Culturally resonant: Reflecting diverse families and lived experiences.
Play-informed: Designed with joy and engagement at its core.
Grounded in evidence: Created in collaboration with developmental psychologists and pediatric specialists.
Research
We collaborate with leading institutions and advisors to ensure our programming is clinically informed and developmentally appropriate.
Our research framework explores how media can be a tool for reflective caregiving, emotional regulation, and mentalization.
We are currently developing studies to measure the impact of co-viewed digital experiences on caregiver-child connection, attention regulation, and stress response.
This work creates a feedback loop: Research insights directly inform our content, and our programming generates new avenues for discovery.
Technology
We power our content with digital wellness tools that enhance—not replace—human connection.
Our interactive media is supported by ethical AI, tailored prompts, and second-screen engagement that encourages shared learning and co-regulation.
The technology adapts in real-time to foster empathy, curiosity, and calm.
Our tools are designed with privacy, accessibility, and developmental appropriateness in mind—especially for neurodiverse families.
Built to scale across streaming platforms, hospitals, and home environments
From Passive Viewing to Shared Healing
We believe that healing doesn’t have to feel clinical—it can feel playful, joyful, and relational. Our therapeutic media model follows a three-step structure:
Co-View
Our programming turns screen time into a shared therapeutic experience—guiding children, caregivers, and families through emotionally attuned storytelling and co-regulation activities.
Connect
Stories are crafted to spark off-screen play, emotional learning, and meaningful conversation. These moments strengthen family systems and foster real-world resilience.
Continue
Our technology powers ongoing learning through second-screen interactivity, AI-powered prompts, and adaptive support tailored to families' needs.
Use Cases Across Populations
While our model begins with children, its therapeutic potential expands across the family system. We are actively co-developing solutions for:
Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health
Interactive content to support new parents with connection, rest, and self-regulation.
Autism & Neurodevelopmental Conditions
Co-viewing tools that complement clinical and educational care.
PTSD & Trauma Recovery
Story-based experiences that rebuild trust, connection, and emotional safety.
Sleep & Emotional Regulation
Bedtime programs informed by behavioral sleep science to promote rest and routine.
Each of these tracks represents a scalable opportunity to serve vulnerable populations through therapeutic, accessible digital media.
What Makes This Work?
Media is the most scalable mental health delivery system in the world.
When we embed therapeutic value into content families already watch, we create low-barrier, high-impact interventions disguised as joyful entertainment.
Built for Families:
Everything we design begins with empathy for the parent, the child, and the caregiver ecosystem.
Backed by Science:
Clinical insight is embedded at every step, ensuring our content aligns with measurable behavioral outcomes.
Fueled by Philanthropy
Our venture philanthropy model aligns donor capital with scalable, public-good innovation.
Designed For Impact
Our tools and content can be delivered through homes, schools, hospitals, and community partners—ensuring access where it’s needed most.