Parents' Guide to
Koko Sleep - Kids Bedtime Stories & Meditations
Common Sense Media Review
By CrystalStone
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Calming stories and meditations teach healthy sleep habits.
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What's It About?
KOKO SLEEP - KIDS BEDTIME STORIES & MEDITATIONS releases weekly episodes of meditations, relaxation strategies, and stories meant to help kids calm themselves down for a restful and relaxing sleep. Episodes are designed to help kids settle down while also teaching them the importance of rest and meditation. Stories are lighthearted, adventurous, and calming to keep kids just interested enough to listen, but still help them drift off to sleep. Many episodes follow the koala bear Koko on adventures through magical forests, while others follow his friends through their own journeys, each learning important lessons about kindness and compassion along the way.
Is It Any Good?
Host Abbe Opher has the perfect soothing voice that makes this a relxing bedtime podcast for kids or really anyone needing help falling sleep. Koko Sleep - Kids Bedtime Stories & Meditations is great for parents who need some help getting their kids to settle down and prepare their minds and bodies for sleep. Episodes teach valuable meditation and relaxation techniques and the importance of rest. Each episode is fairly short, but long enough to fall asleep to. The only distraction may be the advertisements, often time aimed toward adult sleep apps, which come along with the free version of episodes.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Koko Sleep - Kids Bedtime Stories & Meditations teaches meditation and relaxation techniques through soothing bedtime stories. Can you and your family look into the history of meditation and it's purpose? Why is it important to know how to calm your body down?
Some episodes discuss why it's important to take breaks and rest. Why do you think taking rest seriously is important? What signals does your body send you when it needs a break or a rest?
What do you like about falling asleep to stories like those in the podcast?
Activity idea for the family: Look up what sleep hygiene is and why it's important for both growing kids and adults. Together, come up with ideas for nighttime routines that promote good sleep hygiene and healthier sleep.
Characters in each episode model demonstrate teamwork, empathy and compassion. Why are these important character strengths?
Podcast Details
- Release date: November 30, 2021
- Genre: Storytelling
- Average Run Time: 32 minutes
- Website: https://kokosleep.fm/
- Host: Abbe Opher
- Production Company and Network: Independent
- Pricing structure: Paid, Free (Free episodes with the option to pay for access to additional premium content for $6.99/mo or $49.99/year.)
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy , Princesses, Fairies, Mermaids, and More , Adventures , Book Characters , Fairy Tales , Friendship
- Character Strengths: Compassion , Empathy , Teamwork
- Last updated: May 23, 2023
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