Ideas & Insights
Ideas about listening, learning and growing. Practical guidance for families on screen-free listening, children's audio and mindful media use – from parents, for parents.
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Halloween auf Spotify: Musik & Hörgeschichten für Kinder nach Alter 🎃
Von lustigen Gespenstern bis zu spannenden Gruselgeschichten: Entdecke Halloween-Hörspiele und Musik für Kinder auf Spotify – mit Tipps für verschiedene Altersgruppen und einer Monsterdisco für alle.
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Warum ist vor den Ferien plötzlich die Luft raus?
Kurz vor den Ferien ist bei manchen Familien einfach die Luft raus. Woran Eltern Stress bei Kindern erkennen können, warum oft die ganze Familie am Limit ist – und warum manchmal eine Sache weniger schon genug ist.
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Maybe you don't need to explain it to your child again
Does it matter whether an adult or another child explains something? A new study explores differences in children's attention during learning.
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Starting school without the rush: why routines help children
The first weeks of school bring so much that's new. Find out how simple routines help children settle in, with seven ideas for everyday family life.
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Spotify playlists for kids: music, audio stories and learning
Music, audio stories and podcasts on Spotify can be part of a child's day. Explore ideas for kids' playlists and how to assign them to the wobie box.
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Can kids listen to Spotify without a phone?
Your child wanted an audio story, but your phone ended up in their room? Find out how to assign Spotify content to the wobie box for screen-free listening.
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Sensory overload in families: how to make room for calmer moments
Children and parents sometimes need fewer distractions. Calm moments at home leave room for focus, creativity and closeness.
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Why do children want the same story again?
Why does a child ask for the same story again? Find out what a familiar plot offers and when repetition can matter most.
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Why is the evening so hard for my child?
Why is your child more upset in the evening? After a long day, they may need closeness and a quieter routine.
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Why can too many choices overwhelm a child?
Why is it hard for a child to choose, even between two things? See how daily decisions add up and what can help.
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Why do people in Germany dance on the night before 1 May?
What is Germany's ‘Tanz in den Mai’ tradition? Discover why people dance on the night before 1 May and how to explain it to a child.
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Meet Fee and Karsten – the parents behind the wobie box
Who created the wobie box? Meet Fee & Karsten, parents who have been developing a screen-free Spotify audio player for children since 2023.
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Toniebox, Tigerbox or wobie box? Comparing kids' audio players
Toniebox, Tigerbox, voice control or wobie box? Each works differently. Compare the controls, content and screens to find a fit for your family.
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Why does the wobie box have seven buttons? Making choice easier
Too much music to choose from can be tiring for a child. Find out why the wobie box has seven buttons and how they make screen-free listening simple.
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‘I can do it myself!’ – how the wobie box supports independence
‘I can do it myself!’ Seven wobie box buttons let children choose and play music or audio stories without a parent's phone.
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An audio player for children: why we created the wobie box
How can children listen to Spotify music and stories without borrowing a phone? Discover the wobie box: seven buttons, no screen and no extra figures to buy.
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