You’re not alone, parenting and learning can be tough

Whether you’re helping your child with homework, teaching them at home, or just trying to keep up with what they’re learning in school, it can feel overwhelming.

That’s why Khan Academy created something brand-new—for the first time ever, just for families. The Khan for Parents course is a free, friendly way to learn how to support your child’s learning. And no, you don’t need to be a teacher or tech expert. Whether you’re a parent, guardian, grandparent, or caregiver—this course is for you.

See how Khan for Parents can help you

This quick video shows how the Khan for Parents course can help you support your child’s learning journey.

Why take the Khan for Parents course?

You care about your child’s education, but maybe you’ve asked:

• “How can I actually help them at home?”
• “What’s Khan Academy all about, anyway?”
• “Is there an easy way to get started?”

This course answers all that (and more) in three quick, helpful units. It’s designed to meet you where you are—whether you’re brand-new to Khan Academy or a long-time user who wants to dive deeper.

Star the course today

What you’ll learn: The three units of the course

Unit 1: Welcome to Khan Academy

In this unit, you’ll discover:

• How to set up your account as a parent
• What mastery learning means and how it benefits your child
• How AI tools like Khanmigo are helping parents support their learners

Start with Unit 1 to build confidence from the very beginning

Unit 2: Ways to Use Khan Academy

Now that you know what Khan Academy is, this unit walks you through:

• How to use Khan Academy, whether you’re supporting a homeschooler or an in-school learner
• How to explore lessons, assign content, and track progress
• How to help your child when they get stuck or need extra encouragement

Go to Unit 2 to explore lessons, assign content, and track progress.

Unit 3: Learning Khanmigo

This unit is where things get exciting! You’ll explore:

• How to use Khanmigo’s Parent tools
• What Khanmigo offers learners—like tutoring, explanations, and writing help
• How to use Khanmigo inside a course to boost engagement and confidence

Jump into Unit 3 and learn how to use Khanmigo to boost your child’s confidence.

How to get started in three easy steps

1. Visit Khan Academy and choose “Parent” when signing up or logging in.
2. Click on the “Khan for Parents” course.
3. Start learning! Each unit is short, helpful, and built with YOU in mind.