A Memory-Saving App for Moms and Their Children
PepTalk
PepTalk helps moms ease their children's anxiety about doctor visits or sports events by recording and replaying positive memories from these experiences. By showing kids moments when they were happy, it encourages positive associations and reduces reluctance.
Overview
PepTalk is a React Native-based mobile app designed to reduce children’s anxiety through positive memory reinforcement. By allowing moms to record and replay joyful moments, the app creates comforting familiarity and builds emotional resilience in kids before recurring activities like doctor visits or sports matches.
Services Provided
Objectives
Help mothers store and replay their children’s positive memories.
Reduce anxiety for children during stressful or routine activities.
Create a seamless and secure app experience for recording and playback.
Approach
We developed PepTalk using React Native for cross-platform accessibility and integrated Redux for smooth state management. Secure authentication and Google APIs were used to manage user data, while camera effects and local storage enable users to capture, store, and replay emotional milestones safely and efficiently.
Memory Storage
Moms can record videos of their child’s joyful moments in specific locations like hospitals or sports venues to help them recall positive experiences later.
Easy-to-use camera interface built with React Native.
Local and cloud storage options powered by Google APIs.
Video Replay
Replay stored videos to remind children of happy past moments, fostering calmness and positivity before visiting the same places again.
Custom video player integrated within the app.
Offline replay functionality for travel or limited connectivity.
User Management & Authentication
Secure authentication and personalized data flow were implemented to protect user memories and enable multi-device access.
Firebase Authentication for secure user access.
Encrypted memory storage using Google APIs and local caching.
Camera & Effects
Fun camera overlays and stickers to make recording enjoyable for both moms and kids.
Integrated camera effects with smooth UI transitions.
Optimized for fast video rendering on both iOS and Android.
Results
Project Published
Platforms
User Retention
Conclusion
PepTalk offers an emotionally intelligent approach to parenting through technology. By combining AI-driven design thinking with React Native engineering, it empowers moms to create positive memory loops that comfort and motivate their children before challenging experiences.
