Why Bedtime Stories Are Changing – And How We’re Helping Keep the Connection Alive

📚 What we remember most about bedtime stories isn’t the plot, it’s the person.

The voice - being read to as a child is one of the earliest and most powerful memories we have. It’s not just a story; it’s a ritual of love, a daily reminder that we were seen, heard, and cared for.

But something is shifting.

A new study by HarperCollins has revealed that over half of UK parents say they don’t enjoy reading aloud to their children like they used to. The Guardian recently explored why — and it’s not because parents care any less. The truth is, many of us are stretched thin. We’re juggling work, routines, distance, and the constant mental load of modern parenting.

“I love reading with my kids — but they request the same book over and over.”

Sound familiar? You’re not alone. And this is where Sound AiSleep comes in — not to replace reading, but to support it.

We founded Sound AiSleep to help with exactly this.

We’re not here to replace storytime. We’re here to help keep it going — especially on the nights when it’s just not possible.

A new kind of storytime

Sound AiSleep lets parents create audiobooks narrated in their own voice, using voice technology. All it takes is one short recording, once, and parents can turn any book in our library into a story read by them.

The power of voice

Scientific research backs this up. A familiar voice can calm a child instantly, reduce cortisol, improve focus, and strengthen emotional bonds. We built our app to be screen-free, emotionally intelligent, and genuinely useful– not another shiny tech product trying to hijack your child’s attention, but a quiet support for families when they need it most.

So what comes next?

We’ll keep adding new stories every month. We’ll keep partnering with publishers to bring more diverse books into our library. And we’ll keep listening to the families who use us — because they’re the ones writing this next chapter.

🎧 Learn more at soundaisleep.com

📰 Read The Guardian article: Gen Z parents are reading less📊 Explore the HarperCollins research: Parents losing the love of reading aloud