Get the right words to say to your child
Mary Talkins gives parents calm, gentle words for mornings, bedtimes, big feelings, and the moments when you don’t know what to say.
For the moments when parenting feels hard
Mary Talkins is there for the small everyday moments that shape the relationship.
Rushed mornings
Find one steady phrase before the pressure takes over.
Difficult bedtimes
Bring softness, closeness, and repair into the end of the day.
Big feelings
Get help choosing words that support regulation and connection.
Not knowing what to say
Pause, describe the moment, and receive practical guidance.
Repair after conflict
Return to your child with warmth after a hard moment.
Wanting to feel closer
Build small rituals that help your child feel seen and loved.
Guided by Mariann
Mary Talkins is shaped around Mariann’s calm, child-centered approach to parenting — helping parents respond with more warmth, clarity, and connection.
It is not about becoming a perfect parent. It is about having support in the moments when you want to choose gentleness, even when parenting feels difficult.
Parenting feels different when you are not alone in the hard moments.
Mary Talkins
About Mariann
Mariann Joonas-Tõnumaa is a wife, mother of three, editor, freelance journalist, and author of the family book Book of the Blunderer: The Bright Side of Making Mistakes (with Science!).
She grew up in a home where children were included, trusted, encouraged to make their own decisions, and raised in an atmosphere of respect. That early experience shaped her belief that the way we speak to each other becomes the emotional climate of a home.
Much of Mariann’s work has been connected to communication, conflict resolution, and helping people see themselves and one another with more compassion. She has a natural ability to accept people as they are, while helping them find a calmer and more hopeful perspective.
Mary Talkins was created from that same belief: that small words, said at the right moment, can help a parent reconnect, repair, and build a safer relationship with their child.
Founding Family Lifetime
For early Mary Talkins families. Keep Mary with you as the app grows.
one-time launch offer
- Keep daily Mary Talkins support
- Morning and evening guidance
- Describe support for difficult moments
- Love Language Discovery
- Future premium tools and content
Start with 7 days free
Experience Mary Talkins before choosing a plan. After your free week, a basic free version remains available.
No ads. No noise. Just gentle support for your parenting moments.
Questions
Is Mary Talkins therapy?
No. Mary Talkins is gentle parenting support, not medical or therapeutic care.
What age is Mary Talkins for?
Mary Talkins is made for everyday parenting — especially the years when children need help with big feelings, routines, bedtime, and connection.
Is there a free version?
Yes. You can try the full experience free for 7 days. After that, a basic free version remains available.
Does it replace my judgment as a parent?
No. Mary Talkins helps you pause, reflect, and choose calmer words. You always know your child and your situation best.