Research-informed product development
Turn child-development evidence into useful parent and learner experiences, from product framing to feature design.
DFE Services
Research Made Useful.
We translate child-development research into products, programs, and practical systems for families and the organizations that serve them.
01 · For Parents
Support for Every Stage ofFamily Growth
DFE works with education companies to develop research-informed products that parents can use—from accessible digital guidance to deeply personalized expert support.
| Service | FoundationParent Companion AppEssential support | GuidedSmart ParentingPersonalized expert support | SignatureFamily Growth StudioCustomized, team-based support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parenting consultation | — | Expert consultation | DFE specialist consultation |
| Growth assessment | Self-assessment + AI interpretation | AI-guided assessment + expert interpretation | Specialist assessment + in-depth interview |
| Growth planning | Development framework plan | Framework plan + milestone planning | Comprehensive long-term specialist plan |
| Ongoing support | App check-ins + AI recommendations | Expert follow-up + recommendations | Year-round specialist implementation support |
| Parent learning | Recorded courses + group lectures | Recorded courses + live small-group sessions | Customized courses + caregiver training |
| Child learning | Recorded learning series | Live one-to-one learning | Customized learning program |
| Explore | View product | View product | View product |
02 · For Education Organizations
Build Better Education Products with Research
We partner with education companies, nonprofits, foundations, and learning platforms to connect ambitious ideas with credible developmental research.
Research and evaluation
Build evaluation frameworks, outcome measures, pilot studies, and evidence plans that clarify whether a program works.
Learning content systems
Develop coherent parent education, professional learning, and student resource systems grounded in whole-child development.
03 · For Schools
Turn Whole-Child Research into Schoolwide Practice
We help schools and districts move from isolated initiatives to a coherent approach that supports learning, development, and well-being.
Whole-child school framework
Align learning, student support, well-being, and family engagement around a shared developmental model.
Growth assessment and insight
Select meaningful indicators, review existing data, and translate findings into priorities for students and school teams.
Professional and family learning
Create practical learning experiences for leaders, teachers, counselors, and families that support consistent practice.