Gather Time: Stories for Kids, Bedtime, Car Rides & Growing Minds

About Gather Time: Stories for Kids, Bedtime, Car Rides & Growing Minds

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. 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. ✨ WHAT’S INSIDE: 🦖 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. 🐢 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 ✨ Night Owls: Magical, standalone short stories full of wonder and humor. Great for quick breaks and sparking imagination. WHY PARENTS SUBSCRIBE: Gather Time blends cozy storytelling with Social Emotional Learning (SEL). We don't just distract kids; we help them practice life skills like: Naming Big Feelings: Building emotional vocabulary. Adaptability: Learning to be flexible when plans change. Empathy: Understanding friends and building confidence. 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. Keywords: Car ride stories, social emotional learning, kids podcast, dinosaurs, screen-free parenting, quiet time, audiobooks for kids, emotional intelligence.

Publisher

Gather Time

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Jan 2026

Latest episode

31 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Jan 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.

2. 

   31 Jan 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.

3. 

   31 Jan 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.

4. 

   31 Jan 2026

   🦖 Roar Squad Ep. 1: The Wobbly Sign

   Cleaned text: Welcome to Pinecone Hollow! In the premiere episode of The Roar Squad, we meet three tiny dinosaurs with big hearts: Spike (the brave but clumsy T-Rex), Tiny (the observant Pterodactyl), and Rosa (the organized Triceratops). 🦖 THE STORY: It’s a big day in Pinecone Hollow! The Squad is helping Mrs. Pinecone fix the town’s welcome sign. But when Spike spills his paints and accidentally makes the sign even wobblier, he feels embarrassed and wants to hide. Through gentle storytelling and cozy sound design, we follow Spike as he learns that everyone makes mistakes—and that the bravest thing you can do is take a deep breath and try again. ✨ GROWING TIME MOMENTS: Resilience: How to bounce back when things go wrong. Emotional Courage: Naming the feeling of shame ("wobbly inside") and working through it. Teamwork: How friends can help turn a mess into something beautiful. 🎧 PERFECT FOR: Kids ages 3–7 who get frustrated by mistakes. Car rides, quiet time, or a meaningful bedtime story. Families who love the gentle warmth of Bluey and the teamwork of Paw Patrol. 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. Welcome to Pinecone Hollow! In the premiere episode of The Roar Squad, we meet three tiny dinosaurs with big hearts: Spike (the brave but clumsy T-Rex), Tiny (the observant Pterodactyl), and Rosa (the organized Triceratops). 🦖 THE STORY: It’s a big day in Pinecone Hollow! The Squad is helping Mrs. Pinecone fix the town’s welcome sign. But when Spike spills his paints and accidentally makes the sign even wobblier, he feels embarrassed and wants to hide. Through gentle storytelling and cozy sound design, we follow Spike as he learns that everyone makes mistakes—and that the bravest thing you can do is take a deep breath and try again. ✨ GROWING TIME MOMENTS: Resilience: How to bounce back when things go wrong. Emotional Courage: Naming the feeling of shame ("wobbly inside") and working through it. Teamwork: How friends can help turn a mess into something beautiful. 🎧 PERFECT FOR: Kids ages 3–7 who get frustrated by mistakes. Car rides, quiet time, or a meaningful bedtime story. Families who love the gentle warmth of Bluey and the teamwork of Paw Patrol. 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: Dinosaur stories, resilience for kids, social emotional learning, growth mindset, kids podcast, bedtime stories, preschool story time, gentle parenting.

5. 

   30 Jan 2026

   🗝️ How to Unlock Episodes 4 - 9 of Ari's Reef

   Want to listen to episodes 4 through 9 of Ari's Reef and unlock all series of Gather Time? Claim your 7-day free trial by clicking https://gathertime.supercast.com/subscribe or visit https://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. If you are listening on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or anywhere else: Just click the this link https://gathertime.supercast.com/subscribe, or visit us at https://gathertime.fm. ---- We are so happy you are enjoying Ari's Reef. 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 Ari's Reef and other series like The Roar Squad 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 the Reef 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 Ari's Reef, 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 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. If you are listening on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or anywhere else: Just click here: https://gathertime.supercast.com/subscribe, or visit us at https://gathertime.fm. 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.

6. 

   30 Jan 2026

   🪸 Ari’s Reef Ep. 3: The Rainbow Bubble Festival - Part 1

   It is the biggest party of the year in Shimmering Sands! But for Ari, the Rainbow Bubble Festival isn't just a party—it is a really big responsibility. 🌊 THE STORY (Part 1): Ari has been chosen for a special honor: he is the "Keeper of the Prism." His job is to carry the magical crystal to the town square to start the light show. He wants everything to be perfect. But the ocean floor is slippery, and accidents happen fast. In a blink, the Prism is gone! Ari is left with empty flippers and a heavy heart, convinced that he has ruined the festival for everyone. ✨ GROWING TIME MOMENTS: The Pressure of Perfection: Exploring the anxiety kids feel when they have a "Big Job" to do. Accidents happen: Validating the feeling of panic when something precious breaks or gets lost. The Cliffhanger: We pause the story at the hardest moment to ask: "Is the joy in the thing, or is it somewhere else?" 🔒 FOR PARENTS: WHY SUBSCRIBE? The first three episodes of every Gather Time series are always free for you to enjoy. If your family loves Shimmering Sands and wants to find out how Ari saves the festival, we invite you to Subscribe to our Full Circle. By subscribing, you get: Unlimited Access: Unlock the rest of this story, plus the entire library of Roar Squad and Gather 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 by clicking this: https://gathertime.supercast.com/subscribe or visit https://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. Keywords: Perfectionism in kids, anxiety, responsibility, ocean stories, cliffhanger, social emotional learning, gentle parenting, kids podcast.

7. 

   30 Jan 2026

   🪸Ari’s Reef Ep. 2: Waiting for the Great Guest

   "Is he here yet? How much longer?" Waiting is hard work! especially when you have the "Wiggle-Wobbles" in your legs. In this episode, Ari and his friends learn that waiting doesn't have to be boring—it can be a game. 🌊 THE STORY: The reef is buzzing with excitement because the "Great Guest" (a giant, mysterious traveler) is passing through! Ari, Pip, and Luna rush to the lookout spot to see him. But the guest is late. Very late. The friends get grumpy, wiggly, and impatient. That is when Savta (Grandma Turtle) teaches them the secret of the "Ocean Orchestra." By closing their eyes and listening to the hidden sounds of the reef, they turn a boring wait into a magical musical discovery. ✨ GROWING TIME MOMENTS: Patience: Transforming "waiting time" from something painful into something peaceful. Mindfulness Tool: We play the "Ocean Orchestra" game—a listening exercise kids can do anywhere (even in a traffic jam!). Appreciation: Noticing the small, beautiful details we miss when we are rushing. 🎧 PERFECT FOR: Kids who struggle with waiting in lines, at restaurants, or on long drives. Calming down hyper-active energy (the "Wiggle-Wobbles"). Introducing simple mindfulness and listening skills. 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: Patience for kids, mindfulness games, listening skills, nature sounds, ocean stories, social emotional learning, calming anxiety, sea turtles.

8. 

   30 Jan 2026

   🪸 Ari’s Reef Ep. 1: The Mess at Tiny Tail Creek

   Welcome to Shimmering Sands! Take a deep breath and dive under the waves to meet Ari, a young sea turtle with a big heart and a shiny green shell. 🌊 THE STORY: It is a beautiful morning in the reef, and Ari is racing his friends Pip (the fast shrimp) and Luna (the glowing jellyfish) to the neighborhood playground. But when they arrive, they find a disaster: a storm has blocked the "Current-Slide" with a mountain of messy logs and kelp. Ari tries to squeeze past the mess, but he gets stuck. With help from his dad, Mori, Ari learns that being a Turtle means doing the hard work to make the water clear for everyone. ✨ GROWING TIME MOMENTS: Repairing the World: Learning that if we see something broken, it is our job to help fix it—even if we didn't break it ourselves. Responsibility: Moving from "It's not my job" to "I can lend a fin". Teamwork: How different friends (the small untangler, the light-bringer, and the heavy pusher) need each other to solve big problems. 🎧 PERFECT FOR: Kids who say "I didn't make that mess!" when asked to clean up. Families who value community service and stewardship. Lovers of ocean animals, finding Nemo, and underwater magic. 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: Sea turtles, responsibility for kids, ocean stories, social emotional learning, community helpers, fixing the world, kids podcast, bedtime story, children's story, story time, car rides.

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