When a little caterpillar climbs into Rabbit's hole one day, his friendly voice and silly pranks sound loud and scary from outside. In life, big noises and big feelings are real, but there are loved ones, a deep breath, and even laughter to help us explore them.
Parents, here are 4 powerful ways to connect with your little one during the story: 1) Make your voice sound like a tiny caterpillar and a scary monster. 2) Get close and breathe with your little one so they can experience how deep breathing rhythms feel and sound like. 3) Pretend to blow bubbles with your child. 4) Repeat the mantra "This feeling of anger won't last. It will go away, and I love you."
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17:31
Phoebe and the Robot
Little Phoebe gets a panda bear robot for her birthday. But she wants to assemble it her very own way and after all her hard work, it doesn't sit, cheer, or summersault like it's supposed to! Sometimes we don't do things the way they're meant to be done, but we can try again and learn a funny thing or two in the process.
Parents, here are 4 powerful ways to connect with your little one during the story: 1) Make funny robot sounds with your child. 2) Follow the robot instructions with your child. 3) Get close and breathe with your little one so they can experience how deep breathing rhythms feel and sound like. 4) Make up a funny robot kiss to give at the end of your bedtime routine.
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13:41
Woo Sing and the Mirror
A little boy named Woo Sing looks out the window one morning, and when he sees his reflection he wonders if he's found a new friend! Sometimes the feelings we see in ourselves are ones we don't really want, but feelings come and go. Of all the faces we make in the mirror, can we practice making the face of a friend?
Parents, here are 4 fun ways to connect with your little one during the story: 1) Smile at your child help them see that they make you happy.
2) Get close and breathe with your little one so they can experience how deep breathing rhythm feels and sounds when following the breathing cues.
3) Explore all the emotions along with your little one as prompted by Steffani.
4) Count up to 10 and down again on your fingers as you explore how sadness comes and goes.
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15:05
That's Not Mama!
A mama duck and her ducklings live happily by a pond, but a storm blows the ducklings into far-away reeds where they feel scared and lost. When we're alone, our thoughts and worries can feel loud, but what sounds can we hear around us that say we are never so very alone?
PARENT TIPS: Here are 4 calming ways to reassure your little one during the story: 1) Hold you little one while they are laying on their beds. 2) Get close and breathe with your little one so they can experience how deep breathing rhythm feels and sounds like. 3) Repeat the affirmations with your child. 4) Try singing a song to your child when the episode is over.
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14:12
Sweet Porridge
In a far-away village lived boys, girls, and grown-ups who loved to eat sweet, sticky porridge. Because of a little act of kindness, a fairy's magic pot gave the happy village enough to go around--until they got themselves into a sticky problem! We all make mistakes sometimes, but we will learn that the sweetest thing to share is forgiveness.
Parents, here are 4 powerful ways to connect with your little one during the story: 1) Notice the smell of a sweet-smelling essential oil, lotion, or scented candle, 2) Get close and experience together how deep breathing feels and sounds, 3) Practice tensing and relaxing your body, 4) Respectfully place hands somewhere on your body that feels calm and peaceful.
Wink is a production of BYUradio. Host: Steffani Raff. Producers: Wendy Folsom, Sam Payne, Brian Tanner and Kira VanDam. Post by Trent Reimschussel, DJ Cromarty, Kip Merrill, Finn Morrison. Guitar by Finn Morrison.
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.
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