Built by Parents, For Parents
We wanted our kids to be able to call their cousins, grandparents, and friends - without handing them a smartphone.
So we built ChatterBox.
It started with a simple problem: our extended family wanted to let all the cousins keep in touch with each other, but we weren't ready to give them unrestricted access to a tablet or smartphone.
As parents of four kids, we watched our kids light up every time they talked to their cousins or grandparents. But we also knew the risks that come with giving young children access to smartphones - the apps, the internet, the strangers.
I work in telecom IT, and I kept thinking: there has to be a better way.
So we built one.
ChatterBox is a modern landline with powerful parental controls built in. Kids can call anyone on their approved contact list - grandparents, dad, mom, their best friend - but they can't call strangers, and strangers can't call them.
Kids need space to talk freely and safely, without the distractions, pressure, or noise that come with apps and endless scrolling.
ChatterBox was created with families in mind, giving parents peace of mind and kids the freedom to connect in ways that feel simple and safe.
Phone conversations help kids feel heard, grow in confidence, and stay close to the people who love them - near or far.
We're not a big telecom company. We're parents who understand what families actually need:
We believe kids need conversation and relationships - not screens.
We believe parents
need
peace of mind - not worry about what is popping up on screens.
We believe families need better options to communicate than "just give them a smartphone".
ChatterBox is the phone before the phone. It's how kids learn to communicate, stay connected to family, and build independence.
Founder & Father of 4
"My kids have 12 cousins spread across the country. I wanted them to grow up knowing their family - really knowing them, through real conversations. ChatterBox makes that possible."
Based in Ohio, Drew has spent 15+ years in telecom IT and built ChatterBox to solve his own family's communication challenges. When he's not working on ChatterBox, he's probably playing games with his kids or tackling a house project.