In development

A calm way to stay close to your child's online life.

Northstar is being built for parents who want to know their kids are okay online, without reading every message or turning home into a watchtower.

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Illustrative concept

Sample weekly summary

Not real data. Shows the idea, not finished features.

Overall: a steady week, much like last week.
Something new: started using a drawing app.
Worth a chat: ask what they've been making lately.

What Northstar will actually show is still being designed. [PLACEHOLDER: confirm summary contents]

The problem

Most parents are stuck between knowing nothing and watching everything.

It moves fast

Apps, games and group chats change every few months. It's hard to keep up, let alone know what matters.

Monitoring feels heavy

Reading every message can damage trust, and kids tend to find workarounds anyway.

Silence isn't reassuring

Doing nothing leaves you guessing, and worrying, about how they're really doing.

How it helps

One calm summary a week, instead of constant alerts.

The aim is a short, plain-language picture of your child's week online that helps you start a good conversation.

A weekly summary

A short overview you can read in a couple of minutes, not a feed you have to watch.

Conversation starters

Gentle prompts to help you talk with your child, rather than confront them.

Set up together

Designed to be something families agree on. [PLACEHOLDER: how Northstar connects to devices and which platforms it supports]

What it isn't

Clear about the limits.

Not spyware. Northstar isn't meant to secretly track your child or read their private messages.
Not a replacement for talking. It's a starting point for conversations, not a substitute for them.
Not an emergency service. If a child is in danger, call 911. See the safety note.
Not available yet. Northstar is in development. [PLACEHOLDER: launch timing]

Our promises

What you can hold us to.

We don't sell family data

We don't sell family data, and we won't.

Plain language

No jargon, no fear-based marketing. We'll explain what Northstar does and doesn't do in words anyone can follow.

Honest about progress

Northstar is in development. We won't claim features before they exist.

FAQ

Questions parents ask.

What is Northstar?

Northstar is a tool for parents, in development at REOLN Digital. The idea is a calm weekly summary of your child's online life that helps you stay close without constant monitoring.

Can I use it now?

Not yet. Northstar is in development. Use the form below to hear when there's news. [PLACEHOLDER: launch timing]

Will it read my child's messages?

Northstar isn't designed as spyware or a message reader. [PLACEHOLDER: confirm exactly what information Northstar uses]

Which devices and apps will it work with?

[PLACEHOLDER: supported devices and platforms]

How much will it cost?

Pricing hasn't been set. [PLACEHOLDER: pricing]

Do you sell family data?

We don't sell family data, and we won't.

What if I'm worried my child is in danger?

Northstar is not an emergency service. If a child is in immediate danger, call 911. To report online sexual exploitation of a child, contact Cybertip.ca, Canada's national tipline.

Who is behind Northstar?

Northstar is made by REOLN Digital, a founder-led studio in Sarnia, Ontario, built by Alex Prins.

How do I get updates or ask a question?

Use the contact form or email REOLNdigital@gmail.com.

Contact

Hear when Northstar is ready.

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