# The L.A.U.G.H.® App — Art, Music and Breathing

> Multi-sensory app for focus, creativity, and self-esteem using art and mindfulness. (iPhone/iPad app by The Catherine Mayer Foundation.)

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- Developer: [The Catherine Mayer Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188804779)
- Category: Education, Games, Casual, Family
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 10 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 151 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-laugh-app/id1188804780/reviews.md

## What is The L.A.U.G.H.® App?

The L.A.U.G.H. App uses an evidence-based multi-sensory approach to promote focus, nourish creativity and boost self- esteem. L.A.U.G.H. stands for Let Art Unleash Great Happiness – through creative expression, focus, mindfulness and engagement. 

•• Research ••

The L.A.U.G.H. App has shown tremendous results from a two-year pilot program in partnership with the University of Washington College of Education and Madrona Elementary School in Seattle. Researchers found that a “positive mood” after using the app was associated with an 18.7% improvement in “joy of learning” and a 19.2% increase in “school connectedness.”  Additionally, as feelings of school belonging increased, “joy of learning” increased by 56%.

Seattle Children’s Research Institute has also been involved in developing The L.A.U.G.H. App — conducting evidence-based formative research, testing different approaches and measuring their effects on physiological markers of relaxation and concentration. 

“The  L.A.U.G.H. App is distinguished from virtually all existing health apps,” said Dimitri A. Christakis MD MPH, Director, Center for Child Health, Behavior, & Development. “Our preliminary data demonstrate that children using The L.A.U.G.H. App exhibited much greater concentration than when using comparable entertainment apps.”  
 
See thecatherinemayerfoundation.org for the latest research.

Ages 4+

## Key features

- Multi-sensory approach
- Promotes focus
- Nourishes creativity
- Boosts self-esteem
- Mindfulness exercises
- Creative expression activities


## Frequently asked questions about The L.A.U.G.H.® App

### What is The L.A.U.G.H. App's learning methodology?

The L.A.U.G.H. App uses an evidence-based multi-sensory approach that combines art, music, mindfulness, and creative expression to foster focus, creativity, and self-esteem in children.

### How does The L.A.U.G.H. App track progress?

While specific progress tracking features are not detailed, research indicates that using the app is associated with measurable improvements in 'joy of learning' and 'school connectedness'.

### Does The L.A.U.G.H. App offer certifications?

The app's primary focus is on enhancing well-being and learning engagement, and it does not appear to offer formal certifications.

### What do users like most about The L.A.U.G.H. App?

Users appreciate its unique multi-sensory approach and the positive impact it has on children's mood, focus, and overall engagement with learning, as supported by research.

### What are the pricing details for The L.A.U.G.H. App?

The L.A.U.G.H. App is available for free, with no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided data.

### Is The L.A.U.G.H. App safe for children?

The app is designed for ages 4+ and has been developed with input from Seattle Children’s Research Institute, focusing on positive physiological markers of relaxation and concentration.

### How often is The L.A.U.G.H. App updated?

The latest version, 2.19.3, was released on March 15, 2024, indicating regular updates to the application.

### What devices does The L.A.U.G.H. App support?

Currently, The L.A.U.G.H. App is supported on iPads.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.19.3 — 2024-03-15

Miscellaneous fixes for Artists and Admins

### 2.16.5 — 2023-08-28

Minor updates for Artists

### 2.16.3 — 2023-08-17

Bug fixes for Admin's

### 2.16.2 — 2023-08-10

Updates for Admin's

### 2.16.0 — 2023-07-27

Updates to support gallery

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