Ibbity and the Strongest Thing: A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids

The Little Green Goodnight - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids

Clara notices a strange blue light in her room and finds a tiny green alien who has landed on her bed in a little spaceship. Even though she cannot understand what he is saying, she keeps trying to help until she figures out that he wants a lullaby. After she teaches him the song, he happily flies away, as if he is taking a little piece of Earth’s bedtime comfort back home. Hey parents, here are 4 ways to build attachment as you listen to the story together: 1.) Have fun practicing the alien language with your child. 2.) Sway gently back and forth with your child. 3.) Model the breathing technique with your child. 4.) Add a little alien cheer at the end ZEE ZEE ZEE! For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Youtube, Instagram or Facebook. @ wink-bedtime-stories or on our Substack - Parenting with Wink: Bedtime Stories and Beyond. https://winkbedtimestories.substack.com/publish/post/190425474?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fdrafts Wink is a production of BYUradio and is always ad and interruption free. Storyteller and writer: Steffani Raff. Producers: Wendy Folsom, Sam Payne, Brian Tanner and Kay Hendrickson. Post Production by Trent Reimschussel and Kip Merrill. Music by Trent Reimschussel and Henry Curtis. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson and Roman Russell.

Fox and the Big BOOM - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids

An interactive bedtime story for kids about a curious fox who hears a mysterious boom in the forest and sets out to find it. He guesses all kinds of things it might be but when he finally pounces into a clearing, he discovers not a creature, but a strange round object; a drum. After getting bonked by falling acorns from two squirrels making the noise, Fox laughs and realizes he’s found a great new story. Hey parents, here are 4 ways to build attachment as you listen to the story together: 1.) You can draw the items listed in the air to help your child visualize. 2.) Model how to do the tapping to the beat of the drum. 3.) Model the deep breathing for your child. 4.) Remind your child about a time you had fun exploring outside. For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Youtube, Tik Tok, Instagram or Facebook. @ wink-bedtime-stories or on our Substack - Parenting with Wink: Bedtime Stories and Beyond. https://winkbedtimestories.substack.com/publish/post/190425474?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fdrafts Wink is a production of BYUradio and is always ad and interruption free. Storyteller and writer: Steffani Raff. Producers: Wendy Folsom, Sam Payne, Brian Tanner and Kay Hendrickson. Post Production by Trent Reimschussel, Kip Merrill, and Taehyeon (Ted) Kim. Music by Taehyeon (Ted) Kim. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson and Roman Russell.

No Baths for Little Troll: A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids

Little Troll refuses to take a bath no matter what Papa Troll tries, even though his smell is so terrible that flowers grow between his toes and forest animals faint. After many failed bribes and silly songs, Papa Troll gently asks what scares him and learns that the big pond makes Little Troll feel like he’ll be swallowed up. When Papa Troll suggests washing under a waterfall instead, Little Troll happily sings the scrubby song and discovers that while he won’t take a bath, he will take a shower. Hey parents, here are 4 ways to build attachment as you listen to the story together: 1) Gently point to each body part mentioned in the body scan. 2) Model sending a breath to each body part. 3) Model the tree breaths to specific place for your child. 4) Give your child a gentle hug at the end. For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Youtube, Instagram or Facebook. @ wink-bedtime-stories or on our Substack - Parenting with Wink: Bedtime Stories and Beyond. https://winkbedtimestories.substack.com/publish/post/190425474?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fdrafts Wink is a production of BYUradio and is always ad and interruption free. Storyteller and writer: Steffani Raff. Producers: Wendy Folsom, Sam Payne, Brian Tanner and Kay Hendrickson. Post Production by Trent Reimschussel, Kip Merrill, and Taehyeon (Ted) Kim. Music by Taehyeon (Ted) Kim. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson and Roman Russell.

The Girl with the Bowl on her Head: A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids

Ami wants to find a very, very good friend, her grandmother tells her she must wear a wooden bowl on her head and never take it off if she wants to find one. Even when her family questions her and other children tease her, Ami keeps her promise. Ami isn't sure her grandma's advice is going to work until, a boy comes along who excepts her exactly as she is. Hey parents, here are 4 ways to build attachment as you listen to the story together: 1) Pretend to have a bowl on your head with your child. 2) Model the breathing technique. 3) Model the mindful movement; keep it slow and calm. 4) Whisper the affirmations with your child. For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Youtube, Instagram or Facebook. @ wink-bedtime-stories or on our Subtack - Parenting with Wink: Bedtime Stories and Beyond. https://winkbedtimestories.substack.com/publish/post/190425424?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fdrafts Wink is a production of BYUradio and is always ad and interruption free. Storyteller and writer: Steffani Raff. Producers: Wendy Folsom, Sam Payne, Brian Tanner and Kay Hendrickson. Post Production by Trent Reimschussel, Kip Merrill, and Taehyeon (Ted) Kim. Music by Taehyeon (Ted) Kim. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson and Roman Russell.

The Star-bellied Robot: A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids

Nate dreams of building a robot as big as a house, but each attempt falls short of the amazing creation he imagines. Even when he feels frustrated and wants to quit, he keeps trying, learning new skills and improving his designs with help from his dad. After years of perseverance, Nate finally builds the giant robot he always dreamed of, proving that determination and grit can turn big dreams into reality. Hey parents, here are 4 ways to build attachment as you listen to the story together: 1) Model squeezing your hands at your heart. 2) Model a frustrated face to echo the feeling. 3) Show your child how to explode arms up and out while blowing hard. 4) Say the robot affirmations with your child. For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Youtube, Instagram or Facebook. @ wink-bedtime-stories or on our Substack - Parenting with Wink: Bedtime Stories and Beyond. https://winkbedtimestories.substack.com/publish/post/190425367?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fdrafts Wink is a production of BYUradio and is always ad and interruption free. Storyteller and writer: Steffani Raff. Producers: Wendy Folsom, Sam Payne, Brian Tanner and Kay Hendrickson. Post Production by Trent Reimschussel, Kip Merrill, and Taehyeon (Ted) Kim. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson and Roman Russell.