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Virtual Storytime

Children's storytime experiences are made virtual

Trend - Parents are keeping their children occupied in their free time with virtual storytime experiences. Products and services in this space include everything from speakers that tell stories to Christmas storytime specials.

Insight - Millennial parents often rely on technology to enhance the child-rearing process, which they view as having multiple benefits. It takes some of the learning responsibilities off of busy parents that are balancing their professions with child and home care, and introduces children to technologies they'll be using for the rest of their lives in both school and in their careers.
Workshop Question - How can your brand ease parental burdens?
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Storytime - Parents are relying on technology to enhance the child-rearing process.
2. Screen-free Story Time Speakers - Connected screenless speakers have emerged as a viable solution for reducing screen time for kids.
3. Virtual Activity Sessions - Virtual childcare and activity sessions provide supervised and interactive at-home activities for kids, allowing parents to work-from-home and take care of their kids at the same time.
Industry Implications
1. Education Technology - Education technology companies can develop new products, such as speakers, headphones, and apps, to integrate technology and learning for kids.
2. Entertainment - Entertainment companies can develop new platforms, such as virtual storytime or hosted virtual activity sessions, to provide engaging experiences for children and families.
3. Childcare - Childcare companies can use technology to offer virtual childcare and activity sessions, allowing parents to work-from-home without the stress of taking care of their kids.
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Featured Examples

Screen-Free Story Time Speakers
Screen-Free Story Time Speakers
The 'StoryPod' Smart Speaker Plays Stories, Music and More
The ‘StoryPod’ smart speaker is a new kind of technology solution for little ones that will enable them to enjoy an array of functionalities that are all developed with them in mind. The... MORE
Virtual Christmas Story Time
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Square One Debuted a Virtual Story Time With Santa
Square One and The Food District partnered with EasyPeasy! Marketplace to help families safely celebrate the holidays this year with the festive experience: ‘Story Time With Santa - A Virtual... MORE
play_circle_filledScreen-Free Story Speakers
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The TonieBox is a Clever Toy that Plays Stories and Songs
The TonieBox is a screen-less listening toy for children that plays stories and songs. After launching in Europe, the toy has made its US debut. The interactive audio system consists of the Toniebox,... MORE
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Tommy the Turtle Provides 40 Minutes of Soothing Story Time
Tommy the Turtle is a soothing storytelling device by VTech that helps children relax and drift to sleep. The tool gives caretakers 10 stories to choose from that are read by a gentle voice for up... MORE
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Tonies Headphones Help Kids Listen to Content with Friends on the Go
Tonies Headphones share a convenient and screen-free way for kids to take the content on their Toniebox to go, whether they enjoy listening to stories, music or educational content. The foldable... MORE
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HELM.Life Offers Virtual Childcare for Parents Working-From-Home
HELM.life, a platform powered by Datenight Babysitting, offers virtual babysitter sessions to support parents who are working-from-home and looking after kids simultaneously. The platform offers fun,... MORE

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