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A young boy is looking happy and calm while learning over his desk.

Waterbear

Calm minds. Bright futures.

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Help your child stay calm when challenged, quickly bounce back from setbacks and grow in confidence through play.

Through our neurodiverse-friendly, breathing-powered game, we help kids practise self-relaxation skills to build in-school confidence and improve peer relationships.

72% of parents and teachers noticed their child had fewer outbursts and were better at dealing with frustrations after just 10 weeks of play

Designed for ages 8+, Waterbear is an evidence-based tool to improve children’s wellbeing and emotion regulation skills, helping your child stay steady, focus and thrive. Find out if it’s right for your son or daughter by doing our quiz.

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A healthy screen time alternative: practising mindfulness through a digital game

Calming down is part of the game

Kids wear a lightweight sports heart sensor while they play, turning their breathing into another game controller. As they practise being aware of and relaxing their own bodies, the game rewards them in real time - helping them build measurable mindfulness and self-regulation skills they can use beyond the screen.

Alongside the game and sensor, families receive a workbook to help their child build the resilience and skills needed to take on life’s challenges with confidence.

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❊ Waterbear Benefits

Learn self-grounding skills through repeated play

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Practise anytime

A tangible way to practise breathing techniques on their own, any time.

Progress and have fun

See immediate, measurable improvements through rewarding, in-game feedback.

Play your way

Accessibly designed so more kids can succeed, regardless of learning style or confidence.

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  • The game calmed me down. Helped me know how to breath."

    - Waterbear student (age 11, neurodiverse)

  • Last term he had outbursts every day about going to school... He only had two or three days this term where he refused to go to school...the meltdowns over having to do things, they’ve just dropped.”

    - Jalisa, Waterbear mum (autistic son)

  • “[In the game I was] learning how to control my emotions and like [practicising] how can I do this … like breathe in this way and like relax your muscles."

    - Waterbear student (age 12) after playing for just one hour

  • “[He was recently really stressed at a hockey tournament and he] recognised he wasn't coping, was able to separate himself from the situation and return and be calm again. He did recover quite quickly. In the past, he wouldn't have been able to join the team at the end, he would have escalated from there.”

    - Lisa, Waterbear mum (ADHD son)

  • "It made me more calm... the game helped me walk away or take some deep breaths."

    - Waterbear student (age 10)

  • “His calmer nature, and less outbursts means that the children are interacting with him more positively and showing less fear of him.”

    - Sam, Waterbear teacher

  • "If people were annoying me, before I played the game I'd yell at them and tell them to stop. Now, I take deep breaths and walk away. It's a lot easier to walk away. It feels good."

    - Waterbear student (age 9)

  • “He just gotten better at walking away if he’s upset and stuff. Just like, going away and then coming back and then telling me what the problem was.”

    Misha, Waterbear mum

Children with severely challenging behaviour had a 57.4% decrease in school incidents and fights after just 10 weeks of play

Designed for ages 8+, Waterbear is an neurodiverse-friendly tool to improve children’s wellbeing and emotion regulation skills, helping your child stay steady, focus and thrive. Find out if it’s right for your son or daughter by doing our quiz.

Is Waterbear right for my child? 🧭 ▸

❊ FAQs

Any questions?

  • The more a child practises, the more they strengthen their self-calming skills. We recommend playing once per week for about 30-45 minutes. Think about it like a gym session or physio but for mental health - consistency is key.

  • Yes! The game is similar to a popular arcade space for. ress game in style and is designed to be both a safe and fun experience for children.

  • You can use your own laptop or desktop computer, and we supply the chest strap sensor. We currently only operate on Windows computers, but will be launching on Android and MacOS in late 2026 (available for pre-orders).

  • Waterbear is suitable for children age 8+. If they can play a video game, they can play. No one is too old to play. In fact, we also have adults who play Waterbear for its benefits.

  • This game is designed to help students who struggle with impulsivity and outbursts. Take our questionnaire to see if it might be the right fit.

    If your child has a condition that affects their breathing and heart rate (e.g., asthma or tachycardia), consult a physician before playing.