It's 11pm and you're searching "my toddler isn't talking yet."

You are not overreacting, and you do not have to just wait. Ten minutes a day of gentle practice you can start tonight, using the same techniques speech therapists use: slow modeling, real pauses, and lots of celebration.

Get the Free Milestone Checklist How it works
A real episode
6 to 12 weekstypical wait for a speech evaluation
$100 to $250cost of a single private session
10 minutesa day is all you need to start
Figures from published pediatric speech-therapy cost and waitlist reporting. For developmental milestones we follow the CDC's Act Early guidance and ASHA's communication charts.

Where is your child right now?

Three questions, no email needed, and an answer you can use tonight.

How old is your child?

How it works

No appointments. No pressure. Just a simple daily rhythm you can start the same night you sign up.

1

Check the milestones

Answer a 2-minute check-in about what your child says today. No diagnosis, no scoring, just a starting point.

2

Get your child's stage

We match your child to one of four practice stages, from very first words to full sentences, including a gentler Late Talker track.

3

Practice the Daily 10

One short video, two tap-along activities, and one off-screen game to play at snack time or bath time. Ten minutes, done.

Four stages, one calm path

Every child moves at their own pace. The plan meets your child exactly where they are.

First Words12 to 24 months

Sounds, imitation games, and the first 50 words: mama, ball, more, up.

Word Builders2 to 3 years

Two-word combos and asking for things: more milk, big truck, go car.

Storytellers3 to 5 years

Sentences, clearer sounds, and telling you about their day.

Late Talker Trackany age

Smaller steps, a gentler pace, and extra celebration for every attempt.

A parent and toddler practicing words together with the app

Screen time that talks back

Fast-cut cartoons teach toddlers to watch. Our videos teach them to answer. Every word is modeled slowly, with a real pause for your child to try it, and every attempt gets celebrated.

Then the Word Tracker lets you tap each new word your child says, so you can literally watch their vocabulary grow week over week.

Real episodes, playing right now

Slow, repetitive, and built around a pause so your child gets a turn. Tap any one to watch a piece of it.

Episode: Ball, Dog, Cat▶Ball, Dog, Cat
Episode: Moo, Woof, Meow▶Moo, Woof, Meow
Episode: Night-Night, Star, Moon▶Night-Night, Star, Moon
Episode: Happy, Sad, Hug▶Happy, Sad, Hug

Twelve episodes ready at launch, with new ones every week.

Simple, honest pricing

One price covers every child in your family, on every device. Cancel in two taps, no phone calls, no forms.

Free

$0
  • One Daily 10 plan per day
  • Your child's assigned stage
  • Word Tracker for the first 10 words
  • All YouTube videos, always free
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Premium

$59/year
or $9.99/month
  • Full library, all four stages
  • Unlimited Word Tracker + growth chart
  • Printable flashcards
  • Offline mode for car rides
  • New content every week
Join the waitlist

App launching soon on Google Play. Waitlist members get founding-family pricing.

Free: the Talking Milestones Checklist

What most kids say at 18 months, 2 years, and 3 years, plus the 5 games that get toddlers talking. Printable, fridge-ready, free.

No spam, ever. One useful email a week and you can leave any time.

Honest answers

Is this speech therapy?

No. First Words Daily is daily practice and enrichment, built on techniques that speech-language pathologists commonly use, but it is not therapy, diagnosis, or medical advice. If you are concerned about your child's speech, please talk to your pediatrician or a licensed speech-language pathologist. We will always tell you that.

Should I still see a speech therapist?

If you have concerns, yes. Many families use First Words Daily while they wait for an evaluation, between sessions, or as daily practice alongside professional care. It works with therapy, never instead of it.

Is screen time bad for speech?

Passive, fast-cut video is linked to less language practice. That is exactly why our videos are slow, repetitive, and interactive, and why every Daily 10 includes an off-screen game. Best of all, watch together and pause often.

What ages is this for?

Roughly 12 months to 5 years, across four stages. The milestone check-in points you to the right starting place.

How is my child's privacy protected?

We collect a parent's email address and nothing about your child. No ads, no trackers, no selling data, ever. See our privacy policy.

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The honest fine print: First Words Daily provides educational practice activities for families. It is not a substitute for professional evaluation or treatment. Every child develops differently, and catching concerns early matters, so when in doubt, ask your pediatrician.
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