Every parent knows the struggle of grumpy days—when nothing feels right and bedtime feels impossible. In "The Grumpy Firefly" by Steffani Raff, Freddy the firefly has one of those days. From sticky spiderwebs to noisy squirrels, everything goes wrong, and he just can’t find his glow. But with a little laughter, and a good friend Freddy learns how to let go of his stress and shine again.With humor, relatable mishaps, and a simple guided breathing exercise, this episode will help your little one transition from grumpy to glowing.
Hey parents, here are 4 ways to help your child beat the grumpies:
1) Make a grumpy grunt with your child.
2) Flash a light on and off like a firefly or imagine the fireflies with your child.
3) Model breathing in peace and saying goodbye to stress.
4) Sweep your arms gently across your body alongside your child.
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 DJ Cromarty and Ted Taehyeon. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson
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BONUS: The Music of Wink
We're bringing you a special episode, featuring all of your favorite songs from the Wink Podcast!
You can find Sing-a-Long videos for all of the Wink Podcast songs here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMK2Wex_eRSm94crw3VkKGvSi3j6ocnuD&si=wDNUloerr0O5wapE
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 Kip Merrill. Guitar by Kip Merrill. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson
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Vote for Wink for Best Sleep Podcast
It's time to discover a better bedtime. A story, a mindful moment, and a chance to connect--all designed to calm busy minds and busy bodies. Join host Steffani Raff for a new story every Monday.
Wink is a production of BYUradio and is always ad and interruption free.
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A Thousand Questions Before Bed: A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids
During a winter hibernation, Little Bear Cub can't fall asleep. Curious about the snowy world outside, he wakes up Mama Bear and explores the wonders of winter for the first time—chasing hares, slipping on ice, and asking endless questions about snow, frozen lakes, and missing berries. After many adventures and a promise of a bedtime story, Little Bear Cub finally falls asleep, leaving Mama Bear wide awake, wondering about all his questions.
Hey parents, here are 4 ways to quiet our minds at bedtime:
1) Rub your hands together to warm them just like Mama Bear in the story and at the end of the episode.
2) Repeat the phrase, "Sorry, we're closed. Come back tomorrow," with your child when playing the Question Game.
3) Make up new rounds of the Question Game and take turns playing different roles with your child.
4) Practice breathing with your child and get close so they can sense what deep breathing feels and sounds like.
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
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The Monster Dance: A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids
In this heartwarming bedtime story, join Sarah as she discovers that the “scary” monsters in her closet—Clyde and Mary—are anything but frightening. All they want is a friend! Through dancing, singing, and one very important snowman, this charming tale teaches kids about kindness, courage, and how being different doesn’t mean being scary.
Hey parents, here are 4 ways to Build Connection at Bedtime:
1) Draw with your child and imagine having pink or blue skin or horns or something different than you have.
2) Stomp your feet and shake your hands as you model the monster dance for your child.
3) Make a plan to go to a place you've never been in search of new friends.
4) Model the horn breathing for your child.
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
It's time to discover a better bedtime. A story, a mindful moment, and a chance to connect--all designed to calm busy minds and busy bodies. Join host Steffani Raff for a new story every Monday.
Wink is a production of BYUradio and is always ad and interruption free.
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