Wink: Stories for Better Bedtimes

When Olive’s handmade birthday card disappears on the very day she needs it, young listeners follow her emotional journey from frustration to resilience. Perfect for a calming bedtime routine, this screen-free children’s podcast episode helps parents support emotional regulation, coping skills, and confidence at night.

Hey parents, here are 4 ways to help your child deal with loss:
1) Hold your fingers up like ten candles on a birthday cake, when your child blows fold one finger down for each blow.
2) Model breathing deeply for your child.
3) Pretend to draw in the air together when your child is imagining their feelings.
4) Give your child a hug after blowing out all 10 candles at once.

For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Youtube, Instagram or Facebook. @ wink-bedtime-stories

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 by Ted Taehyeon. Music by Kim Merrill. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson

Piggy’s Big Plan is a playful, sing-along bedtime story that helps children learn how to handle disappointment when plans fall apart. When a mud puddle disappears on a hot day, Piggy and her animal friends have to make a “Plan B”. Perfect for parents looking for calming, screen-free bedtime stories that model resilience, flexibility, and healthy coping skills for kids.

Hey parents, here are 4 ways to help your child accept a change in plans:
1) Whisper, "That's a mad cloud," and point to it like it's floating away.
2) Model the big belly breath for your child.
3) Use your fingers to show 1, 2, 3 with the breath.
4) During the dream and wish gently draw circles on your child's palm with your finger.

For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Youtube, Instagram or Facebook. @ wink-bedtime-stories

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 by Ted Taehyeon. Music by Kim Merrill. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson

When Alex loses his mitten in the snow, a line of woodland animals discovers its cozy warmth! From hedgehog to bear, each squeezes in until one tiny mouse causes a big surprise. This charming retelling of The Mitten by Steffani Raff is a delightful winter story and mindful moment is full of humor, warmth, and a gentle lesson about personal space.

Hey parents, here are four ways to model safe boundaries at bedtime:
1) Use gesture to create a personal bubble around yourself and your child.
2) Imagine the snow drifting down with your child - you can even point out imaginary snowflakes.
3) Model gently blowing those imaginary snowflakes.
4) Breathe into your hands to show your child how to warm them up with big belly breaths.

For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Youtube, Instagram or Facebook. @ wink-bedtime-stories

Wink is a production of BYUradio and is always ad and interruption free. Host: Steffani Raff. Producers: Wendy Folsom, Sam Payne, Brian Tanner and Kay Hendrickson. Post by DJ Cromarty. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson

Join Cami and her beloved stuffed sloth, Slothy, in a touching story that helps kids cope with sadness, separation, and worry. Perfect for parents seeking emotional regulation tools, mindfulness stories, and calming bedtime content. This gentle adventure teaches children resilience, connection, and deep breathing techniques—ideal for family routines, early childhood development, and soothing anxious little hearts.

Hey parents, here are four ways to enjoy the story at bedtime:
1) Join in the hug your child is prompted to give.
2) Gently point to each body part as it is mentioned.
3) Model deep breathing for your child.
4) Take a nice big breath and say AHHHH at the end of the body scan.

For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Youtube, Instagram or Facebook. @ wink-bedtime-stories

Wink is a production of BYUradio and is always ad and interruption free. Host: Steffani Raff. Producers: Wendy Folsom, Sam Payne, Brian Tanner and Kay Hendrickson. Post by DJ Cromarty. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson

A joyful story inspired by a Japanese folktale about sharing, kindness, and mouse-sized magic. Join storyteller, Steffani Raff for songs, laughter, and mindful moments that help kids relax, imagine, and remember that kindness always rolls back to you.

Hey parents, here are four ways to have fun at bedtime:
1) Wiggle your nose, roll your arms and make your best squeaky laugh with your child.
2) Sniff the air like a little mouse with your child.
3) Model the circle breathing technique for your child so they understand it.
4) Show your child how to tap their cheeks.

For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Youtube, Instagram or Facebook. @ wink-bedtime-stories

Wink is a production of BYUradio and is always ad and interruption free. Host: Steffani Raff. Producers: Wendy Folsom, Sam Payne, Brian Tanner and Kay Hendrickson. Post by DJ Cromarty. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson