Wink: Stories for Better Bedtimes

Little Penguin does not feel like swimming, so he flops on the ice and thinks very hard about not swimming. Papa Penguin shows him that even a tiny flipper flap, a sit-up, and one little waddle can be the start of something big. Before long it is waddle, flip flop, sliiiide, SPLASH — and Little Penguin discovers that swimming is fun; starting was the hard part.

Hey parents, here are 4 ways to build attachment as you listen to the story together:
1.) Model the penguin flippers movement for your child.
2.) Do the freeze and melt activity with your child.
3.) Model the breathing activity.
4.) Say the 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/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, Kay Hendrickson, and Roman Russell. Post Production by Trent Reimschussel, Kip Merrill, and Gracie Davis. Music by Trent Reimschussel and Kip Merrill. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson and Roman Russell.

Joey can see the perfect dragon in his head, but when the one on his paper doesn’t match, he gets mad and decides the whole thing is terrible. His mom helps him see that a drawing can be bad without him being bad—and that maybe the whole drawing isn’t bad after all. Joey finds one part he wants to keep, grabs a new piece of paper, and tries again.

Hey parents, here are 4 ways to build attachment as you listen to the story together:
1.) Do the arm movements with your child.
2.) Settle in and show your child what still looks like.
3.) Model the dragon breathing technique for your child.
4.) Tell your child about a time when something you made didn't work out.

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, Kay Hendrickson, and Roman Russell. Post Production by Trent Reimschussel, Kip Merrill, and Gracie Davis. Music by Trent Reimschussel and Kip Merrill. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson and Roman Russell.

Before Jack ever climbed the beanstalk, he was a brave little baby who faced a haunted house, a furry monster, and one very bouncy “ball.” Baby Jack vs. Monster is a funny, not-too-scary story that helps children see how imagination can turn something frightening into something silly. With giggles, courage, and calming box breathing, this story gives kids a playful way to feel brave when scary thoughts come knocking.

Hey parents, here are 4 ways to build attachment as you listen to the story together:
1.) Talk about what you imagine together.
2.) Talk about how the picture changes.
3.) Model drawing a box in the air.
4.) Model tracing the box as you breathe 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/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, Kay Hendrickson, and Roman Russell. Post Production by Trent Reimschussel, Kip Merrill, and Gracie Davis. Music by Trent Reimschussel and Kip Merrill. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson and Roman Russell.

This playful adventure follows a brave little old lady who outsmarts three hungry animals with calm courage, quick thinking, and a little help from her clever granddaughter. Packed with laugh-out-loud repetition, memorable sound effects, and a surprising pumpkin twist, it's a story that keeps children guessing until the very end. It celebrates bravery, resilience, and the idea that sometimes the smartest solution is also the most unexpected.

Hey parents, here are 4 ways to build attachment as you listen to the story together:
1.) Repeat the words of the song with your child.
2.) Do the breathing exercise with your child.
3.) Model for your child crossing your arms and puttig your hand on opposite shoulders.
4.) Model moving in a circular motion.

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, Kay Hendrickson, and Roman Russell. Post Production by Trent Reimschussel, Kip Merrill, and Gracie Davis. Music by Trent Reimschussel and Kip Merrill. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson and Roman Russell.

What if always saying "okay" is the very thing keeping you from finding your real friends? Join Axy, the always-smiling axolotl, as she discovers that telling people what you really like can feel scary... but it can also lead to the best friendships you've ever had. This is a story every child needs before they start believing they have to make everyone else happy to be loved.

Hey parents, here are 4 ways to build attachment as you listen to the story together:
1.) Show your child a picture of an axolotl.
2.) Model the movement suggestion.
3.) Breathe slowly next to your child so they can hear your breath.
4.) Sigh at the end a take a moment to give your child a nice slow hug.

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, Kay Hendrickson, and Roman Russell. Post Production by Trent Reimschussel, Kip Merrill, and Gracie Davis. Music by Trent Reimschussel and Kip Merrill. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson and Roman Russell.