For Parents of Kids Ages 2–10
Personalized Character Calls for the Hardest Parts of the Day
Your child’s favorite character calls them by name, listens, and responds in a real two-way conversation – helping with bedtime, meals, cleanup, and more.
Available on iPhone and Android. Try Free for 7 Days.
What is Calling All Kids?
Calling All Kids is an app that connects your child with a character they already love right when you need backup most: bedtime, mealtime, clean-up, and more. Your child talks, the character responds, and the conversation adapts in the moment: encouraging them, remembering what they’ve said, and turning what used to be a standoff into something they actually want to do.
It’s a better way through the hardest parts of the day.
Perfect for kids ages 2-10.
Sound Familiar?
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Are you finding that the same three requests turn into the same twenty-minute standoff, every single day?
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Do you feel like screen time has become the only thing that buys you a few minutes of peace, and then the guilt shows up right on schedule?
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Are you finding that bedtime never actually starts when it's supposed to, no matter how early you begin?
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Do you feel like you're negotiating instead of parenting, just to get through dinner, clean-up, or getting out the door?
Calling All Kids can help with that.
Step 1: Choose your child
Add each of your kids so every call can be set up just for them; switch between profiles anytime.
Step 2: Choose a theme
Bedtime, clean-up, a doctor’s appointment… pick what’s actually happening right now.
Step 3: Choose a character
Cinderella, Ninja, Sparkles the Unicorn, and more — there’s a character for whatever your child is into.
Step 4: Personalize the call
Add anything that makes it feel like theirs: a favorite toy, something they’re proud of, a nickname only your family uses.
Step 5: The call happens
This isn’t a recording. In one call, the character:
- Greets your child by name
- Asks about their day, and actually listens
- Responds to what your child says, back and forth
- Understands the context of the conversation, helping responses feel natural rather than repetitive
- Encourages them the whole way through
By the end of the call, it’s not just the routine that’s done – your kid feels like their favorite character showed up for them.
How the calls work
Built With Parents. Built With Experts.
Most "not listening" isn't a discipline problem — it's a development problem. Kids are juggling still-developing skills like attention, memory, impulse control, and emotional regulation, all while figuring out who they are as their own person. That's why the same request that worked yesterday can fall flat today.
That's exactly the moment Calling All Kids is built for: a personalized character-call app for kids ages 2-10, designed for the everyday routines parents navigate most — bedtime, mealtime, clean-up, and behavior.
It's KidSafe-listed and shaped by feedback from two developmental psychologists and university professors: Tess Shirefley, Ph.D, whose research focuses on children's motivation and learning, and Jonathan Lane, Ph.D, whose research focuses on social cognition and how children learn from the people around them.
Here's why the character matters as much as the conversation: hearing it from a trusted voice outside the family — not a parent repeating themselves — can reinforce what you're already working on at home. Every conversation starts from a carefully written script and adapts naturally to what your child says, so that reinforcement feels personal, not scripted.
Built-in Safeguards for Child Safety
Here’s what keeps every call safe and age-appropriate: the standard everything else at Calling All Kids is built around.
Parent-Curated Experience
You choose the theme, the character, and what gets personalized.
Strict Content Controls
Every call begins with human-written, reviewed content, and dynamic responses are constrained by strict age-appropriate guidelines.
No External Communications
The app is fully self-contained: no external messages, calls, or contacts outside the character calls you set up.
What Parents Think About Us
“My kid actually understood it, and then she cleaned her mess up off the floor!”
Brendan D., Dad of 3 y/o girl & 5 y/o boy
“My son loves this and asks to call Ducky every day. It really calms him down in the heat of the moment during tantrums, too.”
Ashleigh T., Mom of 4 y/o boy
“She ate all her food and is begging to call again.”
Alyssa Y., Mom of 5 y/o girl
“My son loved the call — he smiled so big!”
Mom of 9 y/o boy
A Character for
Every Moment
Cinderella · Ducky · Ninja · Sparkles the Unicorn · Sir Knight Light · Cleo the Cat · Captain Thomas · The Tooth Fairy · Robin Hood · Tinkerbell · Fireman Dan ·
Officer May
From classic fairytale favorites to animal friends to everyday heroes like firefighters and police officers, there’s a character for whatever your child is into, and every one of them can help with whatever the day throws at you.
Watch your kid’s face when they realize they get to call a trusted character — someone who actually knows them, wants to hear about their day, and cheers them on like nobody else can. That’s the moment that gets you too.
A Better Way Through the Hardest Parts of the Day
Give your child a call from a character they love… and give yourself a little backup when you need it most. Try Calling All Kids free for 7 days. Cancel anytime.
Questions Parents Ask Before They Download
What ages is Calling All Kids for?
Calling All Kids is built for children ages 2–10.
Is Calling All Kids an AI app?
Every call is built on a human-written script developed with guidance from child psychologists. Depending on how your child responds, AI may personalize parts of the conversation in real time, always within tightly controlled, age-appropriate boundaries.
Are the calls scripted?
Every call begins from a script written by hand and reviewed before it’s added to the app. What changes call-to-call is how your child responds; the character reacts to what your child actually says in the moment, so the conversation adapts even though it starts from the same reviewed foundation.
What if my kid says something the app doesn’t expect?
If your kid says something the app doesn’t expect, don’t worry: the app is aware of the context of the call and will gently try and guide the conversation back on track.
Is Calling All Kids safe for children?
Yes. Calling All Kids is KidSafe-listed and developed in consultation with a developmental psychologist. Every script is human-written and reviewed before it’s added to the app. See our full safety commitments →
Can kids talk to real people?
No. Every call is with a fictional character, from classic fairytale favorites to animal friends to everyday heroes like firefighters and police officers. Your child is never connected to a real person. Calls remain within the Calling All Kids experience and are handled according to our privacy and child-safety policies.
Can parents customize the calls?
Yes. You can personalize each call with your child’s name, what’s going on right now — dinner, clean-up, bedtime, big feelings — and details like a favorite toy or something they’re proud of.
How does Calling All Kids help parents?
It takes the daily back-and-forth out of routines like bedtime, mealtime, and clean-up, so parents aren’t the only ones asking.
Does Calling All Kids help with bedtime?
Yes, bedtime is one of the most common routines parents use Calling All Kids for. Learn more about bedtime calls →
Does Calling All Kids help with picky eating?
Yes, mealtime and trying new foods are common uses for Calling All Kids. Learn more about mealtime calls →
Does Calling All Kids help with routines in general?
Yes. Parents use Calling All Kids for bedtime, mealtime, clean-up, behavior, and other everyday routines.
Will my kid actually want to keep using it, or is this just a novelty?
Kids ask to call their chosen characters again and again, and since no two calls play out the same way, it never feels like the same conversation twice. It becomes part of the routine, not a one-time trick.
Is this just more screen time?
It’s audio-first, not something to scroll or zone out to. It’s a short, purposeful conversation with a goal: get through the moment, then put the phone down.
Is Calling All Kids educational?
It’s built to support real skills kids use every day — listening, following through, and managing routines — rather than games or worksheets.
What does it cost?
Plans start at $12.99 per month, with a $17.99 Premium option. Every eligible plan includes a 7-day free trial.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes: cancel anytime from your account settings, no questions asked.
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