Kheelona | Smartest Playmates for Brightest Minds

The Insight: A 2025 child-behavior study observed that children aged 3–8 are 40% more likely to express their feelings when they talk to a non-judgmental companion such as a soft toy or character, compared to adults. When that companion responds gently and consistently, emotional expression increases even further, especially in shy or introverted children. This is where Lumi, our AI-powered soft toy, becomes surprisingly effective. What It Means: Kids don’t always need solutions. They need...

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