Real people. Brighter days.
A kinder childhood for a brighter tomorrow.
Storykin connects children ages 4–12 with caring retirees for 20-minute video calls. Stories, reading practice, and a familiar face to look forward to.
From $15 a call · Made for meaningful connection
Room for one more story
Twenty minutes can become a weekly tradition.
People + stories = connection
Different generations.
Brighter days.
A familiar face, a fresh conversation
More than a call.
Someone to grow with.
When grandparents live far away, everyday connection can be hard to find. Storykin is built around a simple idea: shared stories make room for a connection between generations.
A story. A question. A wonderfully terrible joke.
There is no performance to prepare. Just bring your child’s curiosity and a device for a video call.
Stories worth slowing down for
A bedtime book, a childhood memory, or a tale from the olden days. Make space for listening, imagination, and conversation.
A patient reading companion
Practice reading aloud or work through a homework question with an older adult who has time to listen and encourage.
Little interests, shared together
Talk dinosaurs, learn about a hobby, or trade jokes. Every shared interest is a chance to hear a different perspective.
Storykin offers companionship and informal learning support—not childcare or a replacement for adult supervision.
Simple ways to connect
Start small. Make it a ritual.
Choose a single conversation or build a consistent relationship over time.
One lovely conversation
$15 / session
One 20-minute video call for a story, reading practice, or a little shared curiosity.
Explore single sessionsFor a familiar weekly face
The weekly tradition
$49 / month
Weekly 20-minute calls with the same grandma or grandpa. More time to build trust, remember the little things, and find your rhythm.
Explore weekly callsAvailable to book
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Make room for connection
Good stories.
Brighter days.
A caring older adult. A curious child. A small moment in the week that belongs to them.
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