How did a simple parenting challenge turn into a tool used in classrooms, therapy practices, and homes around the world?
In the very first episode of Rethink Time, we sit down with Jan Rogers, the inventor and founder of the Time Timer, to hear the story behind one of the most recognizable visual timers ever created.
It all started with a simple question from her young daughter: “How much longer?” When traditional clocks and kitchen timers didn’t help, Jan created a new way to experience time — one you can actually see.
In this episode, Jan shares:
- The parenting moment that inspired the Time Timer
- Why traditional clocks and digital timers don’t work for many children
- How visual time helps people with ADHD, autism, and time blindness
- The paper plate prototype that started it all
- The challenges of launching a product with no engineering or business background
- How the iconic red disappearing disk became a global symbol for visual time
Today, the Time Timer is used by teachers, therapists, parents, and professionals worldwide to make time more understandable and less stressful.
If you’ve ever struggled with transitions, focus, or the feeling that time just disappears, this conversation will change how you think about time.
Rethink Time by Time Timer explores how we teach, support, and experience time in classrooms, therapy spaces, and everyday life.
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Learn more about Time Timer: https://www.timetimer.com/
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Connect with Time Timer:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/time-timer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetimetimer/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timetimerllcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeTimerPinterest: https://ar.pinterest.com/timetimer/
