FAQs
Straight answers about Tiny Steps — the free app for Today ideas, activities, memories, and whānau support.
Questions about Tiny Steps
Yes. Tiny Steps is free for whānau. There is no paywall, no trial ending, and no pressure to use it every day.
Yes. You need a free account to use the app. Your account keeps optional memories, preferences, and family space available across devices.
No. Tiny Steps offers educational activity ideas and NZ resource links. It does not diagnose, treat, or replace advice from your midwife, Plunket, GP, Well Child Tamariki Ora, or emergency services.
Tiny Steps supports pregnancy through early childhood, with many ideas suitable for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, siblings, and the wider whānau.
Tiny Steps focuses on “What can we do together today?” rather than scores, streaks, heavy lesson plans, or milestone pressure.
Today gives a small set of gentle ideas you can try when you are ready. It is designed for ordinary moments, not perfect routines.
Activities are short, low-cost ideas using everyday materials, outdoor spaces, conversation, music, nature, and play.
Packs group ideas around Aotearoa seasons, weather, celebrations, and family rhythms so you can find something that fits the moment.
Ready when you are
Open Today or browse Activities for one small idea you can try together.
Using the app
Yes. The Journal lets you keep optional notes and photos for moments you want to remember. It is not a task list and nothing becomes overdue.
Yes. Activity share cards help grandparents, caregivers, and whānau open an idea without needing their own account.
Tiny Steps can be installed on your home screen. Some app areas may work offline after loading, but full browsing and syncing need a connection.
When you sign in, settings, children, journal entries, saved activities, and activity history are stored in your Tiny Steps account on our servers.
Simple mode keeps navigation calmer, focusing on the core areas families use most: Today, Activities, and More.
The Resources & Blog area has practical articles, guides, and NZ support links that sit alongside the activity ideas in the app.
Yes. Account and privacy controls are available in Settings. You can also read more in the Privacy and Terms pages.