News, ideas and behind-the-scenes stories from the Branchlings team.https://www.branchlings.comen-ushttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/bedtime-story-ideashttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/bedtime-story-ideasFifty bedtime story ideas for kids, sorted by mood, plus a simple recipe for making up a story on the spot when you're tired and they want “a made-up one.”Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/calming-bedtime-routine-for-anxious-kidshttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/calming-bedtime-routine-for-anxious-kidsWhy worries and fears show up at bedtime, a calming bedtime routine for an anxious child, simple breathing and relaxation tricks, what to do about fear of the dark and monsters, and when to talk to a pediatrician.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/bedtime-routine-for-3-year-oldshttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/bedtime-routine-for-3-year-oldsA simple, step-by-step bedtime routine for a three-year-old: how much sleep they need, a sample schedule, what to do about stalling and getting out of bed, and where stories fit.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/bedtime-routine-for-4-and-5-year-oldshttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/bedtime-routine-for-4-and-5-year-oldsA step-by-step bedtime routine for four- and five-year-olds: how much sleep they need, a sample schedule, getting ready for kindergarten bedtimes, and how to handle 'one more story' and big questions at lights-out.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/bedtime-routine-for-8-year-oldshttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/bedtime-routine-for-8-year-oldsA realistic bedtime routine for school-age kids from 7 to 10: how much sleep they need, a sample school-night schedule, what to do about screens and 'I'm not tired', and why the bedtime story still matters.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/bedtime-stories-for-2-to-4-year-oldshttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/bedtime-stories-for-2-to-4-year-oldsHow bedtime stories change between two and four, why the same book every night is fine, simple ways to read together, some classic picks, and a short original story with one choice in it.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/bedtime-stories-for-5-year-oldshttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/bedtime-stories-for-5-year-oldsWhat makes a good bedtime story for a five-year-old, a few classics worth reading, and an original pick-your-path bedtime story where your child chooses what happens.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/bedtime-stories-for-8-year-oldshttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/bedtime-stories-for-8-year-oldsWhy it's worth reading aloud to kids who can already read, chapter books that work at bedtime for 8-to-10-year-olds, and an original pick-your-path mystery to read tonight.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/bedtime-stories-for-newbornshttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/bedtime-stories-for-newbornsWhy pediatricians recommend reading to babies from the very beginning, what to read to a newborn, how to make a bedtime story part of the routine, and how to keep it safe and simple.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/first-day-of-kindergartenhttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/first-day-of-kindergartenA practical guide to the first day of kindergarten: what to do in the weeks before, the night before and the morning of, how to handle tears at drop-off, books about starting school, and the questions that actually get answers at pickup.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/preparing-toddler-for-new-siblinghttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/preparing-toddler-for-new-siblingPractical ways to prepare a toddler or preschooler for a new baby: when to tell them, books and stories that help, what to do in the first weeks, and how to handle jealousy and regression.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/imaginary-friendshttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/imaginary-friendsIs it normal for a child to have an imaginary friend? What research says about how common they are and what they do for children, how to respond, and the rare signs worth a chat with a pediatrician.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/kids-story-apps-comparedhttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/kids-story-apps-comparedAn honest comparison of ten children's story apps, from AI bedtime story generators to libraries of real books and sleep-story apps: who writes the stories, whether your child can change them, prices, devices and privacy. Written by the makers of Branchlings.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/screen-time-recommendations-by-agehttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/screen-time-recommendations-by-ageThe American Academy of Pediatrics replaced its screen-time rules in January 2026. Here's what it recommends now, age by age, from babies to school-age kids, plus what 'high-quality' means and why bedtime matters most.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/toddler-bedtime-routinehttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/toddler-bedtime-routineA gentle, step-by-step bedtime routine for toddlers from 12 months to 2 years old: how much sleep they need, a sample 18-month-old schedule, and what to do about crying, climbing and the big-kid bed.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/introducing-branchlingshttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/introducing-branchlingsChildren have the greatest imaginations. Branchlings helps unleash them: your child dreams up the story, decides what happens at every fork, and watches it come to life. Coming soon to iPhone and iPad, with Android coming soon.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/inside-a-pick-your-path-storyhttps://www.branchlings.com/blog/inside-a-pick-your-path-storyFollow Sparky the tiny dragon through a real Branchlings story, from the first page to the fork where your child decides what happens next.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT