Wink: Stories for Better Bedtimes

Superheroes vs Pirates - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids

Caden and Johnny start out arguing because one wants to play superheroes and the other wants to play pirates, but everything changes when Johnny’s treasure map blows away and they have to work together to get it back. As they race after the map, their two different play ideas blend into one big adventure full of pirate ships, villains, superhero rescues, and laughter. In the end, they discover that being a good friend sometimes means making room for both imaginations in the same game. Hey parents, here are 4 ways to build attachment as you listen to the story together: 1.) Pretend to rock side to side with your child like you are on a pirate ship. 2.) Model the super hero breath for your child. 3.) Tell your child about a time that something like this happened to you. 4.) Praise your child for a time they made room for 2 ideas in a game or activity. 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 Gracie Davis. Music by Trent Reimschussel. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson and Roman Russell.

The Four Brave Dragons - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids

In this reimaging of a Chinese folktale four playful dragons hear the people crying on land for rain so their crops can grow. They are hungry and need rain. The dragons stop playing and carry water from the sea and release it as rain. But the rain isn’t enough to last. So the dragons choose to transform themselves into rivers. Their gift brings lasting water to the land, ensuring the people never go hungry again. Hey parents, here are 4 ways to build attachment as you listen to the story together: 1.) Hold your child gently while thinking about times you noticed your child helping. 2.) Model the breathing pattern for your child. 3.) Model the relaxation technique for your child. 4.) When the story is done whisper about a time you noticed your child helping someone. 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 Gracie Davis. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson and Roman Russell.

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.