Narration
AI Narration vs. Human Narration: What Actually Matters at Bedtime
A familiar voice narrating a story is one of the most powerful sleep cues a child can have. We look at what the research says — and why letting a grandparent's voice read a story isn't just a novelty.
Hearth Yarns
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May 2025
Pricing
Why We Don't Have a Subscription — and Why That's Good for Your Family
Most kids' apps lock everything behind a recurring charge. We think that model is broken for bedtime stories. Here's the case for one-time purchases, and what it means for how we build Hearth Yarns.
Hearth Yarns
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May 2025
Sleep
How Personalized Bedtime Stories Help Children Sleep
Children fall asleep faster when a story feels like it was made for them. We explore the psychology of narrative familiarity, why hearing their own name in a story is different from any other word, and what this means for bedtime routines.
Hearth Yarns
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May 2025