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Resources for journalists covering educational apps, indie development, and parent-built technology.
Media Contact
Sean Record, Founder & Product Manager
sean@recordcreativeco.comResponse time: Usually within 24 hours
About Sean Record
Sean Record is a product manager, solo developer, and parent who founded Little Wheels in 2025 after struggling to find quality apps for his own toddler. Frustrated by overstimulating apps with hidden subscriptions, he built the apps he wished existed: ad-free, offline, one-time purchase.
As a solo founder with no investors, Sean maintains complete control over family-first decisions. His wife, a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, and family members in speech therapy provide developmental insight. He collaborates with 25+ Speech-Language Pathologists and welcomes input from occupational therapists, child psychiatrists, preschool directors, and other child development professionals.
Sean codes every feature himself and responds personally to every parent email. Little Wheels apps have been featured by Educational App Store and are used in therapy sessions and homes nationwide.
Little Wheels is built in North Carolina, USA, and serves families worldwide.
Best way to reach me for media inquiries: LinkedIn or email
Key Articles & Philosophy
Deep dives into the philosophy and approach behind Little Wheels:
State of Toddler Apps 2025: Market Report
Comprehensive analysis of 33 leading children's apps covering pricing models, privacy practices, and educational quality. Free research for parents navigating the toddler app landscape.
Market ResearchHow I Build Educational Apps While Changing Diapers (And Why That Makes Them Better)
The founder story: Why being a solo parent-developer means Little Wheels apps prioritize what's right for families over revenue metrics. Direct SLP consultation, honest pricing, and values-driven decisions.
Featured StoryVehicle Obsession & Intense Interest Learning
How children's obsession with trucks and trains accelerates learning. The science behind leveraging intense interests for development.
The Little Wheels Approach
Why I built guilt-free apps: research-backed design, interactive engagement, and parent involvement over passive consumption.
Why Choose Indie Apps: 7 Reasons Parents Love Them
Indie apps beat corporate subscription apps on what matters to families—fair pricing, real privacy, and respect over manipulation.
Subscription Liberation Movement
Stop paying monthly for kids' apps. Quality toddler apps you buy once and own forever—no subscriptions, no hidden fees.
Story Angles
State of Toddler Apps 2025
Indie developer publishes free market research analyzing 33 leading children's apps. Findings reveal 76% use subscription models averaging $60-120/year, while only 15% offer full offline functionality. A data-driven guide for parents navigating the toddler app landscape.
Solo Parent Founders vs. Big Tech
How one parent is building alternatives to corporate apps—no investors, no subscriptions, no data harvesting. The rise of parent-built technology.
The Subscription Liberation Movement
Why indie developers are rejecting $60-120/year subscription models in favor of honest one-time pricing. The "Subscription Liberation Fee" as a moral stand.
Vehicle-Powered Learning
How children's obsession with trucks and trains can be leveraged for speech development and learning. The science behind intense interest learning.
SLP Collaboration in App Development
How 25+ Speech-Language Pathologists are shaping features for late talkers and neurodivergent children. Clinical validation meets indie development.
Privacy-First Apps for Kids
Ad-free, offline, zero data collection—how one developer is proving you don't need to harvest children's data to build sustainable apps.
The Speech Therapy Waitlist Crisis
Families wait 6-12 months for speech therapy. How apps can provide structured practice while waiting for professional help.
Quick Facts
Founded: 2025
Team: Solo founder (Sean Record)
Apps: Talk & Listen, Create & Play
Pricing: $4.99 one-time purchase
Age Range: 2-6 years
Platform: iOS (iPhone & iPad)
Collaborators: 25+ SLPs, PNPs, educators
App Store Rating: 4.7-5.0 stars
Recent Press Coverage
Little Wheels Publishes State of Toddler Apps 2025 Market Report
EIN Presswire • November 28, 2025
Free analysis covers pricing, privacy, and educational quality across 33 leading children's apps. Comprehensive market research for parents navigating the toddler app landscape.
Read release →Little Wheels Adds Parent Recording to Vehicle Tales
PRLog • November 26, 2025
Turning Bedtime Stories into Family Keepsakes—12 vehicle storybooks with page-by-page narration recording. All recordings stay on device, no accounts or Wi-Fi required.
Read release →Talk & Listen by Little Wheels Launches
PR.com • October 24, 2025
A Vehicle-Themed, SLP-Informed Speech Practice App for Toddlers
Read release →Little Wheels Launches Create & Play
PR.com • August 15, 2025
A Safe, Mess-Free Creativity App for Toddlers
Read release →Educational App Store Review
Educational App Store • November 26, 2025
"Little Wheels blends creativity and sensory play with skill-building tools—calm, distraction-free, and easy for non-readers." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Read review →Press Kit
Need logos, screenshots, or founder photos? Email sean@recordcreativeco.com and I'll send you everything you need.
📸 Available Assets
- • App logos (PNG, SVG)
- • App screenshots
- • Founder photo
- • Brand guidelines
📝 Resources
- • Founder bio
- • Company fact sheet
- • Press releases
- • SLP testimonials
🎤 Interview Topics
- • Indie app development
- • Parent-built philosophy
- • Speech development
- • Privacy in kids' apps
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Additional Coverage & Profiles
Pre-Approved Quotes
"I built Little Wheels for my own child first, then shared it with other families. No investors, no subscriptions, no data harvesting—just apps that work when and where you need them."
"The $4.99 'Subscription Liberation Fee' is a moral stand against recurring charges that burden family budgets. Pay once, own forever, get all updates free."
"Vehicle obsession isn't a problem—it's a learning opportunity. Children learn markedly faster when they are intrinsically motivated by a topic they love."
"Corporate apps optimize for metrics. Parent-built apps optimize for actual family life. That's the difference."