Frequently Asked Questions

Simone is a personal AI guide for parents. Think of it as a supportive friend who’s always available — ready to listen, reassure, and answer your parenting questions with evidence-based information.

Simone remembers your story across conversations, searches for current info when you need facts, and is designed specifically for the emotional complexity of parenting. ChatGPT is a general assistant. Simone is a parenting companion.

You can chat with Simone on WhatsApp the same way you’d message a friend. Ask a parenting question, share what you’re feeling, or just check in — and Simone will respond with empathy and helpful guidance. Right now, Simone is available through limited access (by invitation) while it's in beta testing.

Googling can dump thousands of mixed results at you — blogs, ads, forums, and advice that often contradicts itself. Simone is designed to cut through that noise.

• Personalized → Answers are tailored to your child’s age, situation, and needs, not generic search results.

• Context‑aware → Simone “remembers” what you’ve shared, so advice builds over time, instead of restarting with a blank search bar.

• Emotionally supportive → Beyond facts, Simone is built to respond with empathy, helping parents feel understood, not overwhelmed.

In short: Google gives you information. Simone gives you reassurance, context, and guidance that feels like a partner in parenting.

Yes. Your number is hashed as soon as you initiate the conversation so that all your chats will be anonymous. Your conversations with Simone are private and encrypted. I do not sell your personal data. During beta, I may use anonymized feedback to help improve Simone — but I will never share your personal information.

Simone was created by Stella Jiang, a programmer and mother of two, living with anxiety disorder, who experienced (and is still experiencing)  firsthand how overwhelming and challenging parenting can be. 

You can ask Simone about almost any challenge that touches family life — big or small. Parents use it for:

• Everyday parenting → tantrums, bedtime battles, screen time, school issues

• Emotional wellbeing → managing stress, building resilience, supporting your child’s mental health

• Relationships → navigating parenting differences with a partner, keeping your marriage strong while raising kids

• Self‑care → handling burnout, finding balance, and protecting your own mental wellness as a parent

Think of Simone as a first stop when you need practical strategies, emotional support, or a fresh perspective on parenting, relationships, or family life.

No. Simone is here to support, not replace professional medical or mental health care. For urgent health concerns, please contact a qualified healthcare provider.

Right now, Simone is available by invitation during our beta phase. You can request access here and we’ll get in touch as more spots open up.

Simone, and Kantara, are both self-funded by me. The creation and operation of Simone is paid for out of my own pockets. It was created as a personal project to help me in my parenting challenges, but as I found out that those challenges are not unique to me, I've decided to open up the access of Simone to the public and hope that it will help more parents around the world. 

During the beta phase, Simone is free for invited parents. Once I launch fully, I’ll share pricing options that make Simone accessible to as many families as possible.