A moment of change in education

Children Learn BestWhen They See Themselves

We believe in using the best approaches available—synthesizing research, technology, and creativity—while building systems designed to evolve as we learn more.

This is our contribution: a space where children explore content featuring themselves, where you don't need to be a musician to communicate through song, or an artist to create meaningful stories. Tools that grow with your family.

Personalized Books
Custom Songs
Educational Videos
Interactive Content

What We Believe

We believe in building with the best knowledge available, while designing systems that evolve as we learn more. Improving children's environments isn't optional—it's what the evidence calls for.

We Use the Best Available

Montessori, Reggio Emilia, evidence-based practices—education research offers powerful frameworks. We believe in synthesizing them, giving families the best tools available today while staying open to what we'll learn tomorrow.

Designed to Evolve

Any system that can't adapt becomes outdated. We build with evolution at the core—our tools are meant to grow, improve, and change as research advances and families share what works.

AI Expands What's Possible

You don't need to be a musician to express love through a song. You don't need to be an artist to create a story where your child is the hero. AI removes barriers—it doesn't replace human meaning, it amplifies it.

Environments Matter Most

Research is clear: children develop based on their environment. We can't control everything, but we can improve the conditions we create. That responsibility—and opportunity—drives everything we build.

Why This Moment Matters

Over 50% of online content is now AI-generated. The old justification for education—"learn this for your job"—doesn't hold when AI can perform most cognitive tasks. We see this as an opportunity, not a crisis.

For the first time, we can provide personalized attention at scale. We believe in using these tools to help children develop as independent thinkers—people who can ask: "Why should I believe this?" and form their own understanding of the world.

See Echo-Home-System in Action

Your Research Playground

From research to creation in four simple steps

Pre-Built Topics: 60+ expert-curated parenting challenges
AI Research Chat: Aggregates from academic papers, Reddit, YouTube, community
AcademicRedditYouTubeCommunity
Quick Capture: Capture thoughts anytime
One-Click Save: Save from any source with one click
Organize: By type: thoughts, insights, questions
Sync: Access across all devices
Generate Podcasts: On any topic (5-15 min)
AI Insights: Extract insights from research
Book Concepts: Auto-generate from notes
Value Alignment: Find content aligned with your values
Books: With your child as the hero
Songs: With personalized lyrics
Videos: Educational content
Consistent Characters: Same characters across all content

See How Photos Become Book Characters

Upload a family photo, watch AI transform it into book-style illustrations while preserving what makes each person unique.

Perfect Consistency Across All Stories

Clothing Preserved
Accessories Kept
Same Features
Personality Shines

Explore Our Stories

Browse through personalized books created with Echo Tales

Research Finding: Screen Time Is Parents' #1 Concern

Screen-Free Solutions for Families

We're building multiple ways to enjoy personalized content without screens

Coming Soon

Physical Book Store

Order printed copies of personalized books

Available

Alexa Integration

Voice-activated stories—no screen needed

In Development

Smart Audio Books

ESP32-powered with WiFi/Bluetooth

2026

E-ink Reader with Audio

Dedicated device, no blue light, built-in speaker

Available

Coloring Book Versions

B&W printing for offline creative play

Available

You Decide What to Share

Full control over content reaching children

Educational Podcasts for Parents

AI-generated conversations exploring research-backed parenting insights

AI-Generated Voices
Research-Based Content
Available in English & Spanish
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Introduction

Welcome to Echo Tales

12 min
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Emotional Regulation

NEWFEATURED

Understanding Tantrums: What Research Tells Us

10 min6 Sources
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Sleep Routines

NEW

The Science of Better Bedtimes

7 min
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Digital Balance

NEW

Screen Time: Finding Balance in a Digital World

10 min