Why More and More Parents Are Installing Calm on Their Child’s Player

We’ve noticed an interesting trend. Many parents buy our player for their kids, and besides installing music apps like Spotify and Amazon Music, they also go to Google Play and search for an app called Calm.

At first we were curious. Then we talked to a few of those parents, and we finally understood why.

Kids need more than music – they need quiet

Many children – especially between the ages of 8 and 14 – are exhausted after a long day at school. When they come home, they face a non‑stop barrage of phones, tablets, and TV. Their brains are overloaded, and they struggle to truly settle down.

Telling them “go to sleep” only makes them more restless.

Calm does exactly the opposite: it helps kids slow down.

What is Calm? A toolkit to help children relax, focus, and sleep better

Calm is not a game, not a short‑video app, and not another social platform. It’s a leading mental wellness app that offers:

• Guided meditations – Beginner courses like “7 Days of Calm” teach children how to breathe, observe their emotions, and gently bring their attention back.
• Sleep Stories – Calmly narrated stories (some by famous voices, including a dedicated kids’ section with Peppa Pig and Disney themes) that help children drift off.
• Soundscapes – Rain, ocean waves, campfire crackles – these white noise tracks mask background distractions and support focus or sleep.
• Breathing exercises – A simple animated ball guides the child to inhale and exhale. In less than a minute, you’ll see their mood settle.

Most importantly: Calm has no ads and no addictive mechanics. Open it, pick something, listen, done. Simple.

Why does Calm work better on our player?

You might have tried installing Calm on a phone. But phones have a fatal flaw: they are too “capable” .

Your child finishes a breathing exercise – a game notification pops up. Halfway through a Sleep Story – a friend sends a message. The phone itself works against relaxation.

Our player is different:

• No notifications – No texts, no WhatsApp, no game invites. When your child opens Calm, they only do what’s inside Calm.
• No distracting apps – Use parental controls to temporarily disable Google Play, leaving only the apps you approve. No “just a quick look” at YouTube.
• Long battery life – A Sleep Story lasts 20‑45 minutes. Our player runs for dozens of hours on a single charge – no fear of it dying mid‑story.
• Physical buttons for eyes‑free control – Lying in bed, your child can adjust volume or pause without opening their eyes. No bright screen to wake them up.

Three questions parents ask most

1. Does Calm cost money?
Basic content is free, but most core features (full Sleep Stories, complete meditation courses) require a Premium subscription. Try the free version first; if your child benefits, consider subscribing. The annual plan is much better value than monthly.

2. What age is it for?
The kids’ section works for ages 3‑6. General content suits children from 7 through teenagers. Listen together a few times to see what fits.

3. Will it take up too much space on the player?
No. The Calm app is small, and downloaded content can be stored on an SD card. Our player supports up to 1TB of expansion – more than enough.

If you haven’t tried it yet, we suggest you give it a shot

Your child may not need “another music app”. But they might need a tool that helps them calm down, sleep well, and focus on homework. Our player + Calm is exactly that combination:

• The player removes distractions – no phone‑like temptations.
• Calm provides the methods – mindfulness, breathing, stories.

Many parents have told us: 15 minutes of a Calm Sleep Story works far better than nagging “go to sleep”.

How to install

1. On the player, open Google Play Store (pre‑installed).
2. Search for “Calm” and tap install.
3. Open the app, select your child’s age, and begin.

If you’re worried about your child installing other apps, you can disable Google Play after installing Calm – using the parental controls. Then the player will only show the apps you’ve approved.

We hope every player not only holds the songs your child loves, but also brings them the stillness they need.

If you try it, let us know how it goes. We’re always listening.

Globluum Android Music Player
Parental controls · No notification distractions · Long battery life · Supports Calm and other mindfulness apps