Gather Time: Stories for Kids, Bedtime, Car Rides & Growing Minds
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<p>Screen-free audio stories for calm, connection, and emotional growth. Perfect for car rides, quiet time, and kids ages 3 through 8. Turn any moment into a meaningful story time with Gather Time, a screen-free audio network families trust and kids adore.</p><p>Created by parents and child-development experts, our stories are designed to help children navigate their world with courage, kindness, and flexibility. Whether you are on the school run, taking a break for "quiet time," or winding down after a busy day, Gather Time is your button for instant calm and connection.</p><p><strong>✨ WHAT’S INSIDE:</strong></p><p>🦖 The Roar Squad: Join Spike, Tiny, and Rosa—a lovable dino trio in Pinecone Hollow—as they solve problems and handle big feelings together. Perfect for car rides and kids who love adventure.</p><p>🐢 Ari's Reef: Join Ari and his friends Chloe, Pip and Luna in a musical discovery of underwater emotions as they try to learn how to make the world a better place</p><p>✨ Night Owls: Magical, standalone short stories full of wonder and humor. Great for quick breaks and sparking imagination.</p><p><br></p><p><strong> WHY PARENTS SUBSCRIBE</strong>:</p><p>Gather Time blends cozy storytelling with Social Emotional Learning (SEL). We don't just distract kids; we help them practice life skills like:</p><ul><li>Naming Big Feelings: Building emotional vocabulary.</li><li>Adaptability: Learning to be flexible when plans change.</li><li>Empathy: Understanding friends and building confidence.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>No screens. No lectures. Just rich, cinematic stories that make "growing time" fun. Gather close, press play, and discover why the best stories are shared.</p><p><br></p><p>Keywords: Car ride stories, social emotional learning, kids podcast, dinosaurs, screen-free parenting, quiet time, audiobooks for kids, emotional intelligence.</p>
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January 31, 2026
🗝️ How to Unlock Episodes 4 - 9 of The Roar Squad
Want to listen to episodes 4 through 9 of The Roar Squad and unlock all series of Gather Time? Claim your 7-day free trial by visiting https://GatherTime.fm or clicking this link: https://gathertime.supercast.com/subscribe If you are listening on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or anywhere else: Just click this link https://gathertime.supercast.com/subscribe, or visit us at GatherTime.fm. If you are listening on Spotify: Look for the episode with the little Lock Icon— that little padlock button— right below this one. Give it a click, and you’ll see a button to subscribe directly. It’s safe, simple, and unlocks the entire library, instantly. ---- We are so happy you are enjoying The Roar Squad. Here at Gather Time, we believe in the power of original audio adventures to spark big imaginations and help growing hearts navigate the world. That’s why we’ve made our stories completely ad-free and screen-free—perfect for listening, learning, and dreaming together. You might have noticed that the first three episodes of The Roar Squad and other series like Ari’s Reef are available right now, for free. Please, enjoy them as many times as you like! But the adventure doesn't have to end there. To help us keep the lights on in Pinecone Hollow and continue bringing these vivid characters to life with professional actors and magical sound design, we invite you to become a member of the Gather Time family. If you want to unlock all our episodes, including episodes 4 through 9 of The Roar Squad, weekly new episode releases, and multiple other series specifically designed to build emotional toolkits for children aged three to eight, here is exactly how you do it: If you are listening on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or anywhere else: Just click this link https://gathertime.supercast.com/subscribe, or visit us at GatherTime.fm. If you are listening on Spotify: Look for the episode with the little Lock Icon— that little padlock button— right below this one. Give it a click, and you’ll see a button to subscribe directly. It’s safe, simple, and unlocks the entire library, instantly. By subscribing, you aren’t just getting more stories; you’re supporting a world of screen-free joy for your little ones. All of our subscriptions include a 7-day free trial. Join us at Gather Time. Because the best stories are shared.
January 31, 2026
🦖 Roar Squad Ep. 3: The Big Family Picnic - Part 1
Does your child love plans, lists, and knowing exactly what comes next? Then they will love Rosa, the organized Triceratops of the Roar Squad! 🦖 THE STORY (Part 1): It is the day of the annual Pinecone Hollow Picnic, and Rosa has a "Perfect Plan" to make it the best day ever. She has a schedule, straight rows for the blankets, and is ready to deliver her family's famous Berry Tarts. But when she arrives at the Big Oak, she discovers a "kitchen adventure" has gone wrong. The tarts are burnt! Rosa is left with an empty table and a big feeling of disappointment. ✨ GROWING TIME MOMENTS: The Love of Order: Meeting a character who loves lists and "perfect plans." Disappointment: Validating that it hurts when things don't go the way we pictured. The Cliffhanger: We practice pausing a story to ask, "What would you do next?" 🎟️ FOR PARENTS: WHY SUBSCRIBE? The first three episodes of every Gather Time series are always free for you to enjoy. If your family loves Pinecone Hollow and wants to unlock the rest of the world, we invite you to Subscribe to our Full Circle. By subscribing, you get: Unlimited Access: Unlock the entire library of Roar Squad, Gather Tales, and Calming Tales. Ad-Free Listening: A completely uninterrupted, screen-free experience. Support Our Mission: Help us create more gentle, high-quality audio adventures for kids. 👉 Subscribe directly in this app or visit GatherTime.fm to join the circle. ABOUT GATHER TIME: Gather Time is a screen-free audio network created by parents. We tell slow, cinematic stories that help kids navigate big feelings. Narrated by Sarah. Keywords: Perfectionism in kids, dealing with disappointment, flexible thinking, dinosaur stories, social emotional learning, kids podcast, children's podcast.
January 31, 2026
🦖 Roar Squad Ep. 2: The Lost Acorn Basket
Have you ever lost a favorite toy and tried to find it by running around really fast? In today’s adventure, the Roar Squad learns that sometimes, the best way to find answers is to slow down and look closely. 🦖 THE STORY: Mr. Burrow, the town’s busy gardener, is in a panic—he has lost his favorite basket of acorn seeds! Spike and Rosa want to help by rushing around and searching fast. But Tiny (the quiet Pterodactyl) has a different idea. She uses her special power: Noticing. While everyone else is running, Tiny spots the little clues—a golden leaf, a trail of crumbs—that lead the team on a mystery adventure across the bouncy branch bridge. ✨ GROWING TIME MOMENTS: The Power of Observation: Celebrating kids who are quiet, observant, and notice details others miss. Problem Solving: Learning that "rushing" can make messes, but "slowing down" finds answers. Helping Neighbors: The joy of doing a good deed for a friend in the community. 🎧 PERFECT FOR: Quiet or shy kids who notice details others miss. Teaching high-energy kids to "slow down" when looking for lost items. A gentle, screen-free mystery for the car or living room. ABOUT GATHER TIME: Gather Time is a screen-free audio network created by parents. We tell slow, cinematic stories that help kids navigate big feelings. Narrated by Sarah. Keywords: Observation skills, problem solving for kids, finding lost items, patience, kids podcast, dinosaurs, quiet time stories, mystery for kids.
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- What is Gather Time: Stories for Kids, Bedtime, Car Rides & Growing Minds?
<p>Screen-free audio stories for calm, connection, and emotional growth. Perfect for car rides, quiet time, and kids ages 3 through 8. Turn any moment into a meaningful story time with Gather Time, a screen-free audio network families trust and kids adore.</p><p>Created by parents and child-development experts, our stories are designed to help children navigate their world with courage, kindness, and flexibility. Whether you are on the school run, taking a break for "quiet time," or winding down after a busy day, Gather Time is your button for instant calm and connection.</p><p><strong>✨ WHAT’S INSIDE:</strong></p><p>🦖 The Roar Squad: Join Spike, Tiny, and Rosa—a lovable dino trio in Pinecone Hollow—as they solve problems and handle big feelings together. Perfect for car rides and kids who love adventure.</p><p>🐢 Ari's Reef: Join Ari and his friends Chloe, Pip and Luna in a musical discovery of underwater emotions as they try to learn how to make the world a better place</p><p>✨ Night Owls: Magical, standalone short stories full of wonder and humor. Great for quick breaks and sparking imagination.</p><p><br></p><p><strong> WHY PARENTS SUBSCRIBE</strong>:</p><p>Gather Time blends cozy storytelling with Social Emotional Learning (SEL). We don't just distract kids; we help them practice life skills like:</p><ul><li>Naming Big Feelings: Building emotional vocabulary.</li><li>Adaptability: Learning to be flexible when plans change.</li><li>Empathy: Understanding friends and building confidence.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>No screens. No lectures. Just rich, cinematic stories that make "growing time" fun. Gather close, press play, and discover why the best stories are shared.</p><p><br></p><p>Keywords: Car ride stories, social emotional learning, kids podcast, dinosaurs, screen-free parenting, quiet time, audiobooks for kids, emotional intelligence.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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