Resources

Reading with our kids is so incredibly important.

While nothing can replace snuggling up in a loved one’s lap for a story, sometimes parents are tired and need a break. That’s where audiobooks come in handy.

Pinna has a massive library of podcasts and audiobooks that can be easily accessed from any smart device, day or night. The content on Pinna is categorized by age, genre, topic of interest, and more. It’s a snap to find what you’re looking for on the Pinna app.

To get the whole family in the mood for Halloween, check out the spooktacular list of podcasts and audiobooks we’ve put together!

Too much screen time can lead to symptoms of anxiety and depression in kids and teens so read on for creative ways to keep kids entertained without screens with Pinna.

If you have a kiddo that loves their kitty, you’re in for a treat. We're highlighting 10 podcast and audiobook titles for kids ages 3-12 featuring cats.

Minimalism isn’t a new concept, but it’s becoming more well known with the recent release of bestselling books and popular TV shows touting its benefits.

Pinna is an awesome resource for keeping kids busy without acquiring more stuff to maintain. It's the perfect entertainment option for those in search of a clutter-free lifestyle!

Whether you’re trying to beat the summer heat or keep kids entertained on a rainy day, we’re sharing 7 podcasts to listen to with kids when the weather keeps you stuck indoors.

Looking for new playdate ideas to refresh your kiddo’s social calendar?

We're sharing 10 low-cost playdate ideas for kids of any age — including some creative ways to incorporate your favorite Pinna podcasts into playdates with friends.

Planes, trains & automobiles! For kids who like anything that goes, we've rounded up some great podcasts and audiobooks on Pinna to check out!

Learn how interactive stories encourage kids to play independently, giving parents a much needed break.

Plus, discover voice-activated interactive audio titles on Pinna!

Looking to give your kids a boost in the creative writing department? Check out this round-up as a great starting point!

June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month. It’s time to celebrate by planning your next family road trip – let Pinna keep you company on your drive. Check out our roundup of podcasts and audiobooks all about animals and life under the sea.

The practice of mindful meditation is something that we don’t often think about when it comes to our kids.

However, more and more research is coming out every day showing the benefits of implementing this important habit.

Why is meditation beneficial for kids?

Read on to find out!

When our kids wake up with a sick tummy or the sniffles, we want to encourage them to rest. Snuggling up with a good story is a wonderful solution.

Below, we’re sharing 3 funny and sweet stories for sick days — and all of them can be found on the Pinna platform with your subscription.

Learn how to help your kids work through their feelings! There are many effective ways to teach social skills, but a tried-and-true method is learning through stories. Check out the new audiobook series on Pinna that will help kids identify and work through challenging emotions.

Are your kids podcast listeners who want to become podcast creators? This is the place to start! We’ve got tips, tools, and tons of inspiration for them to make great podcasts.

Celebrate your favorite furry friends for National Pet Month! Here are 10 Top-Notch Titles on Pinna for Dog Lovers!

We’re sharing 10 delightful stories with a nature theme for kids who love the great outdoors.

Discover 7 delightful audiobooks and podcasts to offer encouragement to you and your kids as you start your springtime garden.

We all want to raise financially literate kids. It’s one of the best ways we can give them a solid foundation for the future.

Below, we’re going to share a little bit about what topics are covered on Million Bazillion as well as 8 of our top tips for teaching your kids about money.

We're highlighting some of the Spanish content available on Pinna - with so much to choose from, there's definitely something for everyone!

What do you call a really sad strawberry? - A blueberry.

A laugh a day is the perfect way to put a spring in your step this April – while spreading kindness through humor!

Screens are an inevitable part of our everyday lives. So, how can we protect our kids and ourselves from the harmful effects of blue light exposure?

We’re sharing 6 ways to reduce the potentially harmful effects of blue light on their - and our - brains and bodies

Celebrate the strong women who have made their mark on our nation’s history with the brand new Pinna Original interactive audiobook series, Women Leading the Way.

Whether your kiddo is a baseball legend or a soccer star, we’ve got you covered. Pinna has a ton of sports-related content geared towards your young athlete.

February is right around the corner and Pinna has exactly what you need to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your kids. ❤️

Effective communication is one of the most important life skills you can teach. Part of being an effective communicator is knowing how to listen with both your body and your brain.

If one of your goals is to read more with your kids, Pinna’s here for you. With an extensive — and growing! — library of audiobooks and podcasts, there’s always something new to pique your child’s interest.

Winter is here and with this time of year comes cold days and long nights. One way to beat the winter blues is to snuggle up with your kids and enjoy a good story.

Looking for screen-free ways to keep your kids engaged and entertained while they’re out of school? Look no further. We’ve got 5 easy, low-cost, screen-free activities to try with your kids this winter break.

Discover Pinna's Celebrating Holidays audiobook series that teaches the traditions and cultures of different holidays celebrated around the world. Plus, you can listen alongside Pinna’s FREE teaching resources complete with activity sheets and other fun ideas to enhance your knowledge of each holiday.

‘Tis the season — Christmas is coming soon!

In preparation for the big day, we’ve rounded up 25 fun traditions you can start with your family this year.

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted" - Aesop

To celebrate World Kindness Day, we’ve put together 25 simple ways your family can share kindness this holiday season - and beyond!

From pop culture to dinosaurs, November is jam packed with podcasts, audiobooks, and more your kids will love!

Halloween is just around the corner!

Check out our collection of spooktacular Halloween audio content that will keep you and your kids entertained all October long.

We’re offering a fresh take on the topic — low-prep, easy, screen-free entertainment in the car.

The benefits of listening to audiobooks include increased word exposure, improved comprehension, expanded vocabulary, exposure to new genres and styles, and access to entire libraries of content from any smart device.

Pinna isn't just for kids – parents love it too for various reasons.

Fairy tales are classic stories told again and again, perfect for kids of every age. Check out Pinna’s collection of classic and reimagined fairy tales on the app today!

Listen and learn where the concept of money comes from, why negotiation is an important skill, what effect advertisements have on the human brain, and how to save money when the temptation to spend is staring you in the face.

Do you have a struggling reader? Keep reading for one simple teaching tool that is highly underrated, yet enormously effective.

While eating breakfast nourishes our bodies, sitting around the table together nourishes our hearts and minds.

If screens are your go-to choice for road trip entertainment, we’ve got an alternative the whole family will love — podcasts and audiobooks!

Summer slide is a term coined for the weakening in academic performance that tends to occur when kids are out of school for 2-3 months on break.

If you’re itching to get outside, let us offer you the perfect summer soundtrack. Keep reading for our must-listen collection of outdoorsy podcasts, perfect for kicking off the season.

Each week of summer, Pinna is highlighting content surrounding a particular theme.

For ten weeks, families can listen to a curated selection of audiobooks and podcast episodes handpicked by Pinna staff.

What do you do when you finish an awesome podcast? When there are no more episodes left and the next season isn’t out yet? Check out the Decision Tree!

Learn how parents and teachers can use playlists both at home and in the classroom – as well as 37 primo Pinna Playlists worth checking out today!

When your child is supposed to be paying attention to their assignments, it can be hard to tune everything out and get the work done.

Pinna has the solution!

If you’ve ever wondered how to listen to audiobooks with your kids, we’ve got your go-to guide right here

Spring has sprung, and it's time for the annual spring cleaning. Here are some tips to get your kids involved and make it fun!

Celebrate Earth Day every day by listening to these great podcasts, audiobooks, and albums about Mother Earth, recycling, nature, and all things green!

Attention parents of preschoolers! If you’ve got kids between the ages of three and five, you’re probably on the hunt for ways to keep them engaged and entertained. Podcasts are a great way to do that. Read on for our guide to implementing podcasts into your preschooler’s daily routine.

Tweens can be a hard-to-please crowd. We have, however, taken that to heart in the content we create. When we say we have awesome audio for kids ages 3-12, we mean it. Check out our top picks for tweens.

Looking for a guaranteed laugh? You've come to the right place. Laugh along to this collection of funny podcasts and audiobooks guaranteed to make your kids (and you) LOL!

Check out our paws-down best playlist featuring animals - perrfect for any fan of our furry, feathered, or scaled friends!

Nowadays, podcasts have narrators that draw you in. They have realistic sound effects. At times, they even have a full cast of talented actors playing each part to perfection. Check out our list of podcasts to celebrate the power of storytelling all year round.

Pi Day is right around the corner and not only do we celebrate with free pie but we also mark the occasion by listening to fun audio about math, money, and more!

Spring break is upon us. If you’re choosing not to travel this year, don’t despair. There’s still plenty of fun to be had in or around your home! We’ve got 6 staycation ideas to make your 2021 spring break an experience you won’t wanna forget.

Introduce financial literacy and entrepreneurship to your kids with 25 business ideas they can try out!

Do you have an amateur detective on your hands? Maybe you’re one yourself. If your kids — or you — love to curl up with a good mystery novel, then keep reading. We’ve got just the thing for you.

Many parents are working remotely while kids are home doing virtual school. On top of using screens for learning, often we need to rely on them to keep our kids entertained too. Enter screen fatigue. We've compiled a quick guide on what it is, how to recognize the symptoms, how to prevent it in kids, and how else you can keep them entertained screen-free!

Share the love with these Valentine's Day audiobooks — perfect for teaching the importance of love and kindness.

Vision boards are not only a fun art project, but they’re a great way to introduce the skill of goal-setting to kids of all ages. And there’s no better time to set goals than the new year!

We've rounded up some classic tales you may remember from your childhood that your kids will love too!

Keep little hands busy over the winter break - or anytime - with fun activities the whole family can enjoy together.

At this point in the year, you may have run out of ideas to keep your kids entertained. Luckily, we've come up with a great list - all screen-free!

We’re officially 24 days away from Christmas and now is the perfect time to turn on anything holiday themed to get you to the big day!

It's raining and you are out of ideas on how to keep your kids busy

We've shared some tips on fostering an open line of communication with your kids - finding common ground through audio.

Wether it's a short or long trip, traveling with kids can be daunting. Fortunately, we've rounded up just 4 simple tips to make your next trip a positive one!

We all need a break once in a while. Whether it's only for a few minutes or for a longer stretch of time, these podcasts will keep your kids entertained when you need it the most!

Podcasts aren't just for car rides anymore! We've come up with 29 tasks and activities your kids - and family - can do solo or together while listening to podcasts. Who knows, maybe your kids will even start asking to do the laundry!?

Bedtime with kids doesn't have to be a chore. We've laid out some expert tips and advice on how to get your kiddos to wind down for the night and look forward to bedtime.

Halloween is right around the corner and what better way to set the mood than with spooky tales? From the not-so-scary to the true spine-chilling stories, we have your family covered with these spooktacular listens!