# caribu.com

> AI-optimized mirror of caribu.com containing 50 pages totalling 33,230 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://caribu.com/. Last updated: 2026-04-25T19:59:24.522Z.

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## Homepage

- [Read, draw, and play games in an interactive video-call.](/site-root.html): Caribu is the best family video-calling app integrating children’s books and activities - a truly engaging experience for kids and their families. (423 words)

## Articles & Blog Posts

- [2020/05/01/the-kids-are-alright/index.html](/2020/05/01/the-kids-are-alright/index.html) (1 words)
- [Agonizing Over Screen Time? Follow The Three C’s](/2020/04/14/agonizing-over-screen-time-follow-the-three-cs/index.html): The world is changing by the minute, and we are in a time that involves many unknowns. All the recent changes are forcing parents, on top of their own work life, to now become their child’s teacher. Many parents are wondering how to support their child’s learning during the COVID-10 Pandemic. To continue to build your child’s academic skills and overall mental health, here are some tips that parents can employ to help navigate through this uncertain time. (1,601 words)
- [2020/04/23/childrens-art-during-the-pandemic-offers-a-window/index.html](/2020/04/23/childrens-art-during-the-pandemic-offers-a-window/index.html) (1 words)
- [2020/05/09/seven-very-honest-mothers-on-quarantine-parenting/index.html](/2020/05/09/seven-very-honest-mothers-on-quarantine-parenting/index.html) (1 words)
- [This Is What Pandemic Homeschooling Looks Like](/2020/04/27/this-is-what-pandemic-homeschooling-looks-like/index.html): ...much can learned from activities that are less formal and more spontaneous than classroom work. And so, over the past seven weeks, we've established a good routine that is helping us all to cope. (1,490 words)
- [legal/index.html](/legal/index.html) (1 words)
- [When Can I See My Grandkids?](/2020/05/21/when-can-i-see-my-grandkids/index.html): Grandparents have had enough. They want to see their grandchildren. A life in seemingly endless lockdown and isolation from grandchildren is not how grandparents want to spend their golden years. But adult children don’t want to risk exposing an older, more vulnerable generation to the new coronavirus during a family visit. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that eight out of 10 deaths from COVID-19 are in people aged 65 and older. (1,471 words)
- [A FREE summer reading program to keep kids on track for the next school year!](/summer/index.html): Caribu is excited to offer a free summer reading program to keep kids on track for the next school year. Sign up today & register your children for the camp! (1,487 words)
- [Read, draw, and play games in an interactive video-call.](/pawsoffury/index.html): Caribu is the best family video-calling app integrating children’s books and activities - a truly engaging experience for kids and their families. (460 words)
- [Cinco De Mayo: Lee Y Festeja](/2020/05/02/cinco-de-mayo-lee-y-festeja/index.html): Este año, mientras nos quedamos en casa durante la pandemia Covid-19, no podemos organizar fiestas grandes de Cinco de Mayo. Sin embargo, ¡todavía podemos festejar el patrimonio mexicano de otras maneras! Busca información sobre historia o geografía mexicana; intenta en crear artesanía folklórica; escucha a música popular mexicana; o prepara algunas comidas mexicanas favoritas. (901 words)
- [Celebrate Cinco De Mayo With Reading!](/2020/05/02/celebrate-cinco-de-mayo-with-books-in-english-and-spanish.html): Cinco de Mayo is a great time to brush up on your Spanish. Caribu offers a wide selection of Spanish language books for beginners to advanced readers. Introduce your kids to the basics or practice with more challenging texts. Here are some of our favorites! (906 words)
- [Need A Break? Try Virtual Babysitting. It's A Thing.](/babysitting/index.html) (871 words)
- [Coronavirus Anxiety: How To Cope With Life After Lockdown](/2020/05/27/coronavirus-anxiety-how-to-cope-with-life-after-lockdown.html): As some countries ease coronavirus restrictions, mental health experts are noticing an emerging phenomenon; anxiety about life after lockdown. Meanwhile people who remain living under the most stringent measures are fearful about what will happen when these rules are lifted. (1,431 words)
- [9 expert tips for gardening with kids](/2020/04/28/9-expert-tips-for-gardening-with-kids/index.html): We all know that getting children out into the garden for some sunshine and a bit of fresh air is good for them. Gardening in particular, teaches important life lessons - hard work, patience, responsibility. But, in fact, the benefits stretch far further. (1,366 words)
- [Why Kids Love Building Forts — And Why Experts Say They Might Need Them More Than Ever](/2020/05/18/why-kids-love-building-forts-and-why-experts-say-they-might-need-them-more-than-ever.html): Being cooped up inside is hard. So in our living rooms, bedrooms and basements, kids are turning to fort-building to create safe havens as the Covid-19 world feels out of their control. (1,515 words)
- [Thomas Reminds Us To Appreciate Those Pulling The Weight](/2020/04/28/thomas-reminds-us-to-appreciate-those-pulling-the-weight.html): All aboard! Do you have any Thomas the Tank Engine™ fans at home? Join Caribu to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Thomas and Friends™ with our first of four Video Read Alouds featuring Kevin Jonas. The series kicks off with “Thomas and Gordon,” an exciting tale that teaches Thomas a lesson about respecting the hard work of others. (927 words)
- [Siblings Fighting More During Lockdown? Here’s What Parents Can Do.](/2020/05/07/siblings-fighting-more-during-lockdown-heres-what-parents-can-do.html): Being stuck inside with your kids for an indefinite amount of time due to a global pandemic is stressful enough. It's even worse when those kids can't stop bickering. For many parents, this is the new reality. Siblings, cooped up and frustrated, are fighting more than they normally might, and nobody can escape. (1,166 words)
- [It’s the Perfect Time to Record Your Family’s History. Here’s How.](/2020/05/11/its-the-perfect-time-to-record-your-familys-history-heres-how.html): Sheltering in place with your family means more opportunities to share meals, play games, and possibly drive each other a little batty. The extra hours of togetherness are also a good opportunity to collect oral histories. Whether you want to dive into family lore or record a snapshot of life in the era of COVID-19, there are several ways to set yourself up for sympathetic listening and enthusiastic sharing on all sides. (1,431 words)
- [Helping Your Child Sleep Well During This Difficult Time](/2020/05/13/helping-your-child-sleep-well-during-this-difficult-time.html): There are lots of reasons why sleep has become more difficult for your children, but three main ones come to mind: schedule changes, lack of physical activity, and higher levels of anxiety. Our schedules are no longer as consistent as they were. Bedtimes and rise times are often a moving target when there's no school bus coming. And, homeschooling while juggling work and other responsibilities can make it hard to find the time to help your kids get the kind of physical activity that can help them sleep well at night. Finally, your children may be picking up on your own anxiety and may be asking for a bit more help than is typical to get to sleep at night. What can we do about these issues? (1,471 words)
- [Media Coverage](/press/index.html): Please find relevant press material at this page and email us for any additional information. (505 words)
- [Grandparents Ache As The COVID Exile Grinds On](/2020/05/28/grandparents-ache-as-the-covid-exile-grinds-on/index.html): Of all the hardships imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, few are as poignant as the reshaping of relationships between children and the grandparents who love them. Across America, where more than 70 million people are grandparents, efforts to prevent infection in older people, who are most at risk of serious COVID-19 illness, have meant self-imposed exile for many. At the opposite extreme, some grandparents have taken over daily child care duties to help adult children with no choice but to work. (1,377 words)
- [Staying On Track With Thomas](/2020/05/19/staying-on-track-with-thomas/index.html): We’ve all felt rushed at times, and this can lead to accidental omissions. How can we slow down, and make sure we keep track of what matters? This is the challenge that Thomas the Tank Engine™ faces in the book Thomas’ Train. It is the fourth in Caribu’s series of Thomas & Friends™ 75th Anniversary Video Read Alouds featuring Kevin Jonas. (1,072 words)
- [Becoming a Grandparent During the Coronavirus Pandemic](/2020/05/14/becoming-a-grandparent-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic.html): This is grandparenting amid the COVID-19 crisis. For my wife and me, becoming grandparents meant a hurried drive across middle America — 1,500 miles in two days. It meant being barred from a hospital visit, then maintaining two weeks of self-isolation in a rented house before we’d eventually be allowed to hold our grandchild or hug his parents. (1,107 words)
- [Ways to Keep Kids on Track With Reading During the Pandemic](/2020/05/17/ways-to-keep-kids-on-track-with-reading-during-the-pandemic.html): As parents settle in to becoming homeschool teachers overnight, the challenges they're facing can certainly feel daunting, especially at a time when most are worried about their health and financial well-being. (1,033 words)
- [How to Raise an Optimistic Human in a Pessimistic World](/2020/04/29/how-to-raise-an-optimistic-human-in-a-pessimistic-world.html): Ironically, even though media and technology seem to be the cause of our collective pessimism, they're also essential for overcoming it, either by using them wisely or knowing when to put them away. Here are six ways to find the silver lining in every cloud. (938 words)
- [How To Say Thank You From Home During Teacher Appreciation Week](/2020/05/06/how-to-say-thank-you-during-teacher-appreciation-week.html): This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and we wanted to share some suggestions for celebrating your favorite classroom leaders. Since many teachers are staying at home during the Covid-19 pandemic, they are working twice as hard to adjust to new technology and routines. Here are some tips to honor their hard work and dedication. (724 words)
- [Parenting During Coronavirus: You Are Enough](/2020/05/20/parenting-during-coronavirus-you-are-enough/index.html): The expectations for being “perfect” during quarantine can add up. The best thing we can do right now is give ourselves what our friends offer us so willingly — the reminder that we are enough. (634 words)
- [On Behalf Of A Grateful Nation](/2020/05/25/on-behalf-of-a-grateful-nation/index.html): On May 15, 2012, my grandfather’s service was held in a small funeral parlor in Tyler, Texas. At 87 years of age, he departed this world leaving behind his wife of 63 years, three children, and eight grandchildren. A post-WWII veteran, engineer, and family man, he lived his American Dream in East Texas. (936 words)
- [Thomas Shows Us How To Extend A Hand](/2020/05/05/thomas-shows-us-how-to-extend-a-hand/index.html): What do you do when a friend gets off track? Thomas the Tank Engine™ knows how to help! Join Caribu and Kevin Jonas in a Video Read Aloud of Thomas and the Breakdown Train. It’s the second in Caribu’s series of Thomas and Friends™ 75th Anniversary Video Read Alouds. (515 words)
- [100 Military Kids Receive Sleep Kits With Caribu](/2020/05/24/100-military-kids-receive-sleep-kits-with-caribu/index.html): On May 1st, one hundred kids were selected by Blue Star Families and Sleep Number to receive a Sleep Kit. The Sleep Kits include a Sleep Number Kids™ pillow, twin protection pad, twin sheets, ZZZ Bear bundle, Sesame Street military kid transition activity book, and a lifetime subscription to the Caribu reading app—valued at $650. (570 words)
- [The Only Physical & Digital Book Club for Families](/bookofthemonth/index.html): With Caribu's Book of the Month Club, you get access to tons of digital books & activities, as well as a physical book shipped to your little one each month! (520 words)
- [12-Month Digital Gift Subscription](/shop/12-month-subscription/index.html): Caribu lets you video-call with family members and read books, play games, color, and draw together—all in real-time, which is also why we’re the perfect gift. Since the purchase is sent electronically, there are no delivery delays. And only one subscription is needed for each family, which means the subscriber can invite as many family members as they want—for free! (241 words)
- [Caribu partners with Teach For America to celebrate Hispanic/ Latinx Heritage Month](/blog/index.html): Read the Caribu blog to learn tips and tricks when engaging with children. Things like rainy day activities, how to draw an ice cream cone, and much more! (582 words)
- [6-Month Family Gift Subscription](/shop/6-month-subscription/index.html): Caribu lets you video-call with family members and read books, play games, color, and draw together - in real-time! Caribu is the perfect gift as the holidays approach! With no delivery delays to worry about, your purchase is sent electronically immediately. The subscription can be purchased for yourself or for another individual. Only one Caribu subscription is required for each family. The Caribu subscriber can invite as many family members as they would like, for free. (257 words)
- [Age Range](/gifts/browse/index.html) (433 words)
- [3-Month Family Gift Subscription](/shop/3-month-subscription/index.html): Caribu lets you video-call with family members and read books, play games, color, and draw together - in real-time! Caribu is the perfect gift as the holidays approach! With no delivery delays to worry about, your purchase is sent electronically immediately. The subscription can be purchased for yourself or for another individual. Only one Caribu subscription is required for each family. The Caribu subscriber can invite as many family members as they would like, for free. (261 words)
- [Digital Gift Subscriptions](/gifts/index.html): Shop our gifts at Caribu and give the gift of reading & education this holiday season! Read to your children or grandchildren from wherever you are with Caribu. (291 words)
- [Lifetime Family Gift Subscription](/shop/lifetime-subscription/index.html): Give the gift of Caribu for life! Once purchased, this subscription is sent electronically immediately. The subscription can be purchased for yourself or for another individual. Only one Caribu subscription is required for each family. The Caribu subscriber can invite as many family members as they would like, for free! Caribu helps parents and grandparents to read and draw with children in a video-call when they’re not together. We’re “FaceTime meets Kindle,” for kids. The result is an engaging, live stream, shared-screen experience — in a carefully designed, curated, and secure platform. An in-app library contains thousands of books, games, activities, and coloring sheets, in 10+ languages, that you can enjoy together in “real-time”! (295 words)
- [How It Works](/demo/index.html): Caribu walkthrough. (211 words)
- [[3-Month Family Gift Subscription](https://caribu.com/shop/3-month-subscription/)](/product-category/gift/index.html): Shop all of our gift cards & book bundles! Get the holiday gift set or a gift subscription today and continue staying connected to your family on Caribu. (202 words)
- [3-Month Family Gift Subscription](/product-category/digital/index.html): Browse and shop all the digital gifts that Caribu has to offer! Purchase either a lifetime family subscription or a 3-12 month subscription. Buy a gift today! (202 words)
- [3-Month Family Gift Subscription](/product-category/subscription/index.html) (202 words)
- [Caribu Shop](/shop/index.html): Start reading, drawing, & more with Caribu. Visit the shop & buy a Digital Gift Subscription so your child can start reading & playing with their loved ones! (181 words)
- [[Lifetime Family Gift Subscription](https://caribu.com/shop/lifetime-subscription/)](/product-tag/gift-sub-life/index.html) (169 words)
- [6-Month Family Gift Subscription](/product-tag/gift-sub-6m/index.html) (169 words)
- [3-Month Family Gift Subscription](/product-tag/digital-only/index.html) (202 words)
- [[12-Month Digital Gift Subscription](https://caribu.com/shop/12-month-subscription/)](/product-tag/gift-sub-12m/index.html) (169 words)
- [Subscription Box Archives - Caribu by Mattel | Playtime Is Calling](/product-category/subscription-box/index.html) (142 words)
- [3-Month Family Gift Subscription](/product-tag/gift-sub-3m/index.html) (169 words)

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