Snack time5 min
Snack Choices
Offer two options and hold them up so your child can see both. Pause, then respond warmly to whatever way they let you know — a look, a point, a sound or a word.
- Age
- 12 months – 3 years
- Focus
- Making requests
For parents of young children
Small moments can build stronger communication.
TalkPebble gives parents practical, age-aware guidance and simple speech and language activities that fit naturally into everyday routines — snack time, getting dressed, playtime and bedtime stories.
- No diagnosis, ever
- Built around your routines
- A few minutes a day
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Good morning, Amara
Today with Noah
Today's activity
Snack Choices
Hold up two snacks and pause. Respond to any way Noah lets you know.
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Log what you noticed
How it works
Four simple steps, built around your day
No lengthy courses or clinical jargon. Just a short setup, then small ideas you can weave into what you already do.
- 01
Tell us about your child
Share your child’s age and a little about how they communicate today. It takes just a few minutes.
- 02
Complete a Communication Check
Answer short, plain-language questions that adapt to your child’s age and your previous answers.
- 03
Get practical activities
Receive simple activity ideas matched to your child’s stage that fit into routines you already have.
- 04
Track progress
Note what you tried and what you noticed, so you can see patterns over time and share them if you seek professional support.
Communication Check
A short reflection, not a test
The Communication Check helps you reflect on how your child communicates right now, so TalkPebble can suggest activities that better fit their stage.
This is not a diagnosis. The Communication Check does not assess, screen for or identify speech or language disorders. Only a qualified professional, such as a speech-language pathologist, can evaluate your child.
Questions adapt as you go
The check starts from your child’s age, then adjusts based on your previous answers so you only see questions that are relevant to your child.
Plain, everyday language
Questions describe things you can actually observe at home — no clinical terminology or scoring to interpret.
Short and repeatable
Most parents finish in under five minutes. You can revisit the check later to reflect on what has changed.
Sample questionQuestion 4 of 12
When your child wants something out of reach, do they let you know?
This could be pointing, reaching, making a sound, leading you by the hand, or using words. Any of these count.
Your answers guide which questions come next. Nothing here is scored or used to diagnose.
Everyday activities
Ideas that fit into moments you already have
Each activity takes a few minutes and needs nothing special — just the routine you were going to do anyway.
Anytime2 min
Wait for Response
After you say something, count slowly to five in your head. That quiet space gives your child room to take their turn without feeling rushed.
- Age
- 9 months – 4 years
- Focus
- Turn-taking
Morning routine5 min
Getting Dressed
Name each step out loud as it happens — “socks on”, “arm in”, “all done”. Repeating the same words daily helps familiar language stick.
- Age
- 18 months – 4 years
- Focus
- Everyday vocabulary
Play time10 min
Bubble Play
Blow a few bubbles, then hold the wand still and wait. Bubbles create a natural reason for your child to ask for “more” again and again.
- Age
- 12 months – 3 years
- Focus
- Requesting more
Bedtime10 min
Reading Together
Follow your child’s lead instead of every word on the page. Talk about what they point at, and let them turn the pages at their own pace.
- Age
- 6 months – 5 years
- Focus
- Shared attention
Dinner15 min
Mealtime Talk
Describe what everyone is doing and tasting at the table. Add one or two words to whatever your child says to gently stretch their phrase.
- Age
- 18 months – 5 years
- Focus
- Expanding phrases
Parent coaching
Small shifts in how you respond
Guidance is written as real moments you will recognise, with a gentle alternative you can try the next time it happens.
Your child points at the fridge
Common instinct
“Do you want milk? Say milk. Say milk.”
Try this
Look where they point, then say “Milk! You want milk.” and hand it over.
Naming what they mean connects the word to the moment, without turning it into a test.
Your child says “car”
Common instinct
Repeating “car” back exactly as-is.
Try this
Add a word or two: “Big car!” or “Car goes fast.”
Staying just above your child’s current level gives them a natural next step to copy.
You ask a question and get silence
Common instinct
Asking again straight away, or answering for them.
Try this
Wait five slow seconds while looking interested and relaxed.
Many children need extra processing time before their answer comes out.
Your child mispronounces a word
Common instinct
“No, that’s not right. Try again.”
Try this
Say the word correctly in your reply: “Yes, your shoe!”
Children hear the correct model while the moment stays positive and pressure-free.
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Progress
Last 4 weeks
Activities logged
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Moments you noticed
- Pointed at the dog in her bookTue
- Said “more” at snack timeThu
- Copied “bye bye” with a waveSat
Every child develops at their own pace. These notes describe your observations, not a clinical measure.
Progress
A gentle record of your everyday moments
TalkPebble helps you keep track of what you tried and what you noticed — without grading your child against a chart.
See what you tried
A simple record of the activities you used and when, so you can spot which routines work best for your family.
Note what you noticed
Jot down moments in your own words — a new sound, a first point, a longer phrase. No scores or ratings.
Bring it to appointments
Your notes can help you describe what you have observed at home if you decide to consult a professional.
Professional support
A companion alongside professional care
TalkPebble is designed to support the everyday work of parenting. It complements — and never replaces — evaluation and care from qualified professionals.
What TalkPebble does
- Shares general, age-aware information about early communication
- Suggests everyday activities you can try at home
- Helps you keep notes on what you observe
What it does not do
- It does not diagnose, screen for or rule out any condition
- It does not provide therapy or a treatment plan
- It does not promise or predict any particular outcome
When to seek professional advice
- You have concerns about your child’s speech, language or hearing
- Your child seems to be losing skills they previously had
- You would simply like a professional opinion — you never need to wait
If you have questions or concerns about your child's development, a speech-language pathologist or your child's doctor is the right place to start. You do not need to use this app first, and you never need a referral from us.
Find supportStart with one small moment today
Get simple parent-guided activities for everyday routines — coming soon on the App Store and Google Play.
TalkPebble provides educational information only and does not diagnose or treat any condition.