Max & Lumi: Calming Bedtime Stories for Kids & Parents

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🌙 Max & Lumi — The Storylight Jar A bedtime podcast for parents who want calmer nights, happier mornings, and children who drift easily into sleep. Created for families with children aged 4–7, Max & Lumi blends soothing storytelling, gentle mindfulness, and sleep science into a 7–12 minute nightly ritual that helps young minds slow down and feel safe before bed. Pediatric sleep studies show that predictable, calming bedtime routines can help children fall asleep up to 30% faster and reduce night wakings by nearly half.¹ Max & Lumi is built entirely around that science — offering a consistent, screen-free way to end each day with connection, learning, and calm. Every Magic Word of the Week unfolds across three softly connected episodes — The Listening Glow, The Learning Glow, and The Living Glow — released on alternate nights. Families are encouraged to replay each episode on the days in between, using repetition to deepen comfort, memory, and emotional regulation. ✨ The Listening Glow – helps children settle and focus their attention through slow breathing and mindful cues. ✨ The Learning Glow – gently revisits the story, building vocabulary and understanding through calm repetition. ✨ The Living Glow – guides children to use the week’s word in a tiny act of kindness or reflection before sleep. Each episode features: • Lumi’s warm welcome and the Magic Password of the Week — a “think it, don’t say it” word that quietly grows your child’s vocabulary. • Gramps’ glowing storytelling — reimagined tales that nurture empathy, imagination, and emotional security. • Max’s sleepy goodnight — modelling relaxation and closure, supported by soft, 60–75 BPM lullaby tones proven to slow heart rate and breathing. Parents love that Max & Lumi is: • Screen-free and ad-safe — perfect for winding down without blue light or overstimulation. • ADHD- and neurodivergence-friendly — predictable pacing, silence, and rhythmic cues for self-regulation. • Guided by sleep psychology — Inspired by research from Lurie Children’s Hospital, Sleep.com, and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute on how calm bedtime storytelling improves sleep, mood, and learning retention. Rooted in science, wrapped in imagination — Max & Lumi helps families end each day in peace. Press play, breathe softly, and let the Storylight glow. Join the Storylight community on Instagram and Facebook, or visit www.maxandlumi.com for bedtime tips, new episode updates, and a little extra evening calm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. he Berry and the Feast – A Calming Bedtime Story About Home for Kids & Toddlers

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    he Berry and the Feast – A Calming Bedtime Story About Home for Kids & Toddlers

    The Berry and the Feast is a calming bedtime story for kids and toddlers inspired by The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, designed to support gentle sleep routines while exploring the comforting feeling of home, safety, and belonging.Max & Lumi — The Berry and the Feast Season 2 • Episode 6 Dream Word: Home Inspired by The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse by Aesop The Berry and the Feast is a calming bedtime story for kids and toddlers inspired by the classic fable The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, created to help children wind down, feel safe, and drift gently toward sleep through slow storytelling and steady bedtime rhythms.  Welcome back to Max & Lumi — The Storylight Jar, the peaceful bedtime podcast that helps children and parents unwind together with gentle narration, mindful breathing, and soft emotional reassurance. As requested by our listeners, we are now sharing one longer episode each week that flows smoothly through all three Storylight Glows — Listening, Learning, and Living — within a single story. The Storylight changes colour as children move naturally through different stages of sleep readiness. New episodes are released every Sunday at 5am, ready for the start of the week. Many families find that replaying the same story throughout the week can feel deeply soothing, offering comfort through repetition alongside the reassurance of a brand new story each Sunday. Tonight’s Dream Word is Home — the place where you can breathe out and feel safe. 🏡 What This Episode Is About As the Storylight glows warm amber, Gramps begins the tale of Pip, a gentle Country Mouse who lives beneath the roots of an old oak tree. His home is small — lined with moss and sheep’s wool — but it is peaceful. When his cousin Barnaby, a proud Town Mouse, arrives wearing a velvet coat and boasting of grand feasts, Pip begins to wonder if he is missing something. So he travels to the Great House, where tables overflow with cheese, cake, jelly, and fig pudding. At first, it feels exciting. But every bite is interrupted by danger — creaking doors, thundering footsteps, and the glowing eyes of the house cat. Pip’s heart races. Even the sweetest food tastes sharp when eaten in fear. As the Storylight shifts to rose-gold, Max and Lumi step into the hedgerow to meet Pip back in his oak-root home. There, Pip explains that home is not about having more — it is about having enough. It is the place where your heartbeat slows, where you do not need to listen for danger, where your back is protected and your rest is deep. Finally, the Storylight cools into lavender-blue. In Nocturnia’s Burrow of Hush, Dream Pip carries a glowing berry — the Dream Word Home — and gently places it among the roots of the Dreamtree. The roots absorb the warmth. Safety spreads outward. Nothing more is needed. The Storylight returns to its jar. The house grows still. And Max drifts toward sleep. 💤 Why This Episode Helps Children Sleep This episode supports bedtime calm through: • Slow narration easing from ~100 to ~80 wpm • Clear glow transitions matched to sleep readiness • Gentle body relaxation guidance • Emotional resolution — safe, settled, complete • Repetition-friendly structure for weekly replay Ideal as a bedtime story for kids and toddlers, a calming sleep aid, or part of a consistent nighttime routine. 🌙 Educational & Emotional Benefits • Introduces the Dream Word Home • Reinforces feelings of safety and belonging • Helps children regulate anxious thoughts • Encourages gratitude for simple comforts • Supports deep emotional reassurance before sleep Press play, breathe softly, and settle into The Berry and the Feast — a calming bedtime story inspired by Aesop, perfect for peaceful nights and feeling right where you belong. 🌙 For gentle sleep guides, bedtime routine support, calming resources, and Storylight gifts for children, visit www.maxandlumi.com. 💫 Loved this episode? Follow Max & Lumi for more peaceful bedtime stories, ADHD-friendly sleep podcasts, and gentle night-time tales that help children drift into restful sleep. 🎧 Subscribe and download to enjoy calming storytelling, vocabulary-building adventures, and consistent bedtime routines – perfect for children aged 4–7. 🌙 Visit maxandlumi.com for free bedtime resources, the full Max & Lumi storyworld, and tips to make bedtime the most peaceful part of your child’s day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  2. Big News from the Attic – A Weekly Bedtime Story Update from Max & Lumi

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    Big News from the Attic – A Weekly Bedtime Story Update from Max & Lumi

    Big news from the attic! Max, Lumi, and Gramps have a cozy announcement to share with little dreamers and their grown-ups. From this Sunday onwards, Max & Lumi will be releasing one longer, deeply calming bedtime story each week, instead of several shorter stories. Each new episode will be a 30-minute “mega-story”, gently guiding children through settling, feeling, and dreaming — all in one warm, storylight-filled adventure. This new weekly format is designed to support: Easier bedtimes and calmer eveningsRepetition and familiarity for better sleepLanguage development through one Dream Word per weekA comforting Sunday routine families can return to all week long There won’t be a brand-new story tonight — but the Storylight Jar is still full of old favourites, ready to be replayed whenever comfort is needed. So snuggle in, choose a familiar story, and get ready for Sunday mornings filled with magic and the sleepiest stories yet. ✨ One story. One Dream Word. One cozy week. 💫 Loved this episode? Follow Max & Lumi for more peaceful bedtime stories, ADHD-friendly sleep podcasts, and gentle night-time tales that help children drift into restful sleep. 🎧 Subscribe and download to enjoy calming storytelling, vocabulary-building adventures, and consistent bedtime routines – perfect for children aged 4–7. 🌙 Visit maxandlumi.com for free bedtime resources, the full Max & Lumi storyworld, and tips to make bedtime the most peaceful part of your child’s day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    3 min
  3. The Crow’s Clever Pebble – A Calming Bedtime Story for Kids & Toddlers About Persistence

    FEB 4

    The Crow’s Clever Pebble – A Calming Bedtime Story for Kids & Toddlers About Persistence

    The Crow’s Clever Pebble is a calming bedtime story for kids and toddlers inspired by Aesop’s The Crow and the Pitcher, designed to support gentle sleep routines while exploring persistence, patience, and emotional calm. Max & Lumi — The Crow’s Clever Pebble Season 2 • Episode 38 Dream Word: Persistence Inspired by The Crow and the Pitcher by Aesop The Crow’s Clever Pebble is a calming bedtime story for kids and toddlers inspired by Aesop’s The Crow and the Pitcher, created to help children settle, relax, and drift gently toward sleep through slow storytelling and mindful calm.  Welcome back to Max & Lumi — The Storylight Jar, the peaceful bedtime podcast that helps children and parents unwind together through gentle narration, soft soundscapes, and reassuring bedtime rhythms. In Season 2, each episode flows smoothly through all three Storylight Glows — Listening, Learning, and Living — within one continuous story. As the Storylight changes colour, children are gently guided through different stages of sleep readiness, helping busy minds slow down and bodies feel ready for rest. Tonight’s Dream Word is Persistence — the quiet strength of keeping going, one small step at a time. 🌙 What This Episode Is About As the attic grows still, the Storylight Jar wakes slowly, glowing a deep, steady amber. The light drifts into Gramps’ silver beard, and the Listening Glow begins a story set in a valley suffering through a long, thirsty summer. High above the dry fields flies Corvus the Crow, tired and parched, searching for water. When he discovers an old clay pitcher hidden in the shade, hope flickers — but the water sits far below the rim, unreachable no matter how hard he stretches or pushes. Strength alone isn’t enough. Remembering the Dream Word, Corvus stops rushing. He notices the small pebbles scattered around the pitcher and begins dropping them in, one by one. At first, nothing changes. But Corvus keeps going — not thinking about the whole task, just the next pebble. Slowly, almost invisibly, the water rises. As the Storylight warms into rose-gold, the Learning Glow begins. Max and Lumi step into the garden and meet Corvus again, this time calmly building a tiny shelter of twigs around a fragile flower. When the wind knocks his work aside, Corvus doesn’t grow angry. He simply places the twig again, breathing slowly and conserving his energy. Persistence, they learn, isn’t about fighting — it’s about staying steady. Finally, the Storylight cools into lavender-blue, the Living Glow. In Nocturnia’s Whispering Riverbed, Corvus appears as a Dream Crow, carrying a glowing pebble made of quiet effort. He places it gently at the roots of the Dreamtree, where the word Persistence can rest for the night. With the work finished, Corvus tucks his head beneath his wing. The tree glows softly. The river hums. And nothing more is needed. The Storylight returns to its jar. Max grows sleepy. And the night becomes very still. 💤 Why This Episode Helps Children Sleep This Season 2 episode supports natural sleep through: • Slow narration easing from ~100 to ~80 wpm • Gentle glow transitions matched to sleep readiness • Repetitive, calming actions that reduce mental load • Emotional resolution — effort complete, rest earned Ideal as a bedtime story for kids and toddlers, a calming sleep aid, or part of a consistent nighttime routine. 🌙 Educational & Emotional Benefits • Teaches Persistence through gentle action • Encourages patience and emotional regulation • Helps children break big tasks into small steps • Reinforces calm effort over frustration ⭐ Explore More from Storylight Kids 🌙 Visit our website for gentle sleep routines and bedtime guidance 🎥 Watch Max & Lumi calming bedtime story videos on YouTube 🚗 Try Mr. Quizzly, our fun drivetime trivia quiz — perfect for school runs and weekend car adventures 🔗 Find links to all our shows and platforms here: https://linktr.ee/StorylightKids 💫 Loved this episode? Follow Max & Lumi for more peaceful bedtime stories, ADHD-friendly sleep podcasts, and gentle night-time tales that help children drift into restful sleep. 🎧 Subscribe and download to enjoy calming storytelling, vocabulary-building adventures, and consistent bedtime routines – perfect for children aged 4–7. 🌙 Visit maxandlumi.com for free bedtime resources, the full Max & Lumi storyworld, and tips to make bedtime the most peaceful part of your child’s day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  4. The Slipper of Glass – A Calming Bedtime Cinderella Story for Kids & Toddlers

    FEB 2

    The Slipper of Glass – A Calming Bedtime Cinderella Story for Kids & Toddlers

    The Slipper of Glass is a calming bedtime story for kids and toddlers inspired by the classic Cinderella tale, designed to support gentle sleep routines while exploring kindness, compassion, and emotional safety. Max & Lumi — The Slipper of Glass Season 2 • Episode 4 Dream Word: Kindness Inspired by Cinderella by Charles Perrault Welcome back to Max & Lumi — The Storylight Jar, the calming bedtime podcast created to help children and parents unwind together through gentle storytelling, mindful breathing, and soft, predictable sleep rhythms. In Season 2, each episode flows smoothly through all three Storylight Glows — Listening, Learning, and Living — within one continuous bedtime story. As the Storylight changes colour, children are gently guided through different stages of sleep readiness, helping busy minds slow down and bodies feel ready for rest. Tonight’s Dream Word is Kindness — the quiet warmth of caring for others, even when no one is watching. 🌙 Looking for Extra Support With Bedtime? If your child struggles to settle, carries big feelings into the evening, or needs reassurance at night, you’re not alone. On our website you’ll find gentle sleep routines, calming bedtime guidance, and family-friendly resources designed to make evenings feel slower and safer. Links to everything are at the end of this description. 👠 What This Episode Is About As the Storylight Jar hums softly in the attic, Lumi and Max sense a tender story arriving. The Storylight glows warm amber, signalling the Listening Glow, and drifts into Gramps’ silver beard as he begins a peaceful retelling of Cinderella. In a quiet house at the edge of the village lives Ella, a girl who is often overlooked and asked to do more than her share. Though treated unkindly by those around her, Ella remains gentle — helping mice, tending the fire, and offering warmth wherever she can. As the Storylight shifts to rose-gold, the Learning Glow begins. Max and Lumi step into the story and notice how Ella’s kindness spreads quietly through the house — calming the animals, softening the air, and steadying her own heart. Kindness, they learn, isn’t loud or showy. It’s steady and strong. When night falls, something magical happens. With help from a shimmering guide, Ella is given a chance to attend the royal ball. She dances beneath glowing lanterns, light on her feet and full of wonder — but when the clock chimes, she runs home, leaving behind a single slipper of glass. As the Storylight cools into lavender-blue, the Living Glow begins. The slipper is found, not because Ella shouted or pushed forward, but because her kindness has already been felt. When she slips it on, the room grows calm and bright. Nothing needs to be proven. She is seen. The Storylight returns to its jar. Max grows sleepy. And the night gently settles. 💤 Why This Episode Helps Children Sleep This Season 2 episode supports restful sleep through: • Slow narration easing from ~100 to ~80 wpm • Gentle glow transitions matched to sleep readiness • Soft emotional resolution with no fear or conflict • Reassuring themes of care, safety, and belonging Ideal as a bedtime story for kids and toddlers, a calming sleep aid, or part of a consistent nighttime routine. 🌙 Educational & Emotional Benefits • Introduces the Dream Word Kindness through action • Encourages empathy and gentle behaviour • Helps children feel calm and emotionally safe • Supports self-regulation before sleep • Reinforces that kindness can quietly change everything Press play, breathe softly, and drift into sleep with The Slipper of Glass — a calming bedtime story inspired by Cinderella, perfect for gentle nights and kind dreams. ⭐ Explore More from Storylight Kids 🌙 Visit our website for gentle sleep routines and bedtime guidance 🎥 Watch Max & Lumi calming bedtime story videos on YouTube 🚗 Try Mr. Quizzly, our fun drivetime trivia quiz — perfect for school runs and weekend car adventures 🔗 Find links to all our shows and platforms here: https://linktr.ee/StorylightKids 💫 Loved this episode? Follow Max & Lumi for more peaceful bedtime stories, ADHD-friendly sleep podcasts, and gentle night-time tales that help children drift into restful sleep. 🎧 Subscribe and download to enjoy calming storytelling, vocabulary-building adventures, and consistent bedtime routines – perfect for children aged 4–7. 🌙 Visit maxandlumi.com for free bedtime resources, the full Max & Lumi storyworld, and tips to make bedtime the most peaceful part of your child’s day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  5. The Soup Made of Stones – A Calming Bedtime Story for Kids & Toddlers About Sharing

    JAN 30

    The Soup Made of Stones – A Calming Bedtime Story for Kids & Toddlers About Sharing

    The Soup Made of Stones is a calming bedtime story for kids and toddlers inspired by the classic folk tale Stone Soup, designed to support gentle sleep routines while exploring sharing, kindness, and emotional safety. Max & Lumi — The Soup Made of Stones Season 2 • Episode 3 Dream Word: Sharing Inspired by the traditional folk tale Stone Soup The Soup Made of Stones is a calming bedtime story for kids and toddlers inspired by the classic folk tale Stone Soup, designed to support gentle sleep routines while exploring sharing, kindness, and emotional safety. Welcome back to Max & Lumi — The Storylight Jar, the peaceful bedtime podcast that helps children and parents unwind together through gentle storytelling, mindful breathing, and slow, comforting rhythms. In Season 2, each episode flows smoothly through all three Storylight Glows — Listening, Learning, and Living — within one continuous story. As the Storylight changes colour, children are gently guided through different stages of sleep readiness, helping busy minds slow down and bodies feel ready for rest. Tonight’s Dream Word is Sharing — the warm feeling that grows when we offer a little of what we have and discover there is enough for everyone. 🥣 What This Episode Is About As the Storylight Jar hums awake in the attic, Lumi and Max notice a soft, steady glow — a sign that a story about togetherness has arrived. The Storylight shines warm amber, signalling the Listening Glow, and drifts into Gramps’ silver beard as he begins a tale from a small, quiet village. One evening, a hungry traveller arrives carrying nothing but a pot, a spoon, and three smooth grey stones. The villagers, worried they don’t have enough to spare, keep their doors closed. Calmly, the traveller fills the pot with water, lights a fire, and begins to make stone soup. Curious, the villagers gather. The traveller explains that stone soup is delicious — but even better with just a little something added. One villager brings a carrot. Another adds a potato. Someone else offers a pinch of herbs. Bit by bit, the pot fills, and the soup begins to smell wonderful. As the Storylight shifts to rose-gold, the Learning Glow begins. Max and Lumi step inside the story and notice how each small offering changes the soup — and the feeling in the village. What once felt scarce now feels plentiful. Sharing, they learn, doesn’t empty us. It brings us together. Finally, the Storylight cools into lavender-blue, the Living Glow. The villagers sit together, bowls warm in their hands, bellies full and hearts calm. Laughter softens into quiet smiles. There is nothing left to worry about. Nothing left to do. The stones are washed clean and placed gently beside the fire — a reminder that sharing turns strangers into neighbours. The Storylight returns to its jar. Max grows sleepy. And the day is gently put away. 💤 Why This Episode Helps Children Sleep This Season 2 episode supports natural sleep through: • Slow narration easing from ~100 to ~80 wpm • Gentle glow transitions that match sleep readiness • Calm, reassuring storytelling with no conflict • Emotional resolution — everyone has enough, everything is settled Ideal as a bedtime story for kids and toddlers, a calming sleep aid, or part of a consistent nighttime routine. ⭐ Explore More from Storylight Kids 🌙 Visit our website for gentle sleep routines, calming bedtime guidance, and family resources 🎥 Watch Max & Lumi calming bedtime story videos on YouTube 🚗 From the same Storylight Kids family, try Mr. Quizzly — a fun drivetime trivia quiz, perfect for school runs and weekend car adventures 🔗 Find links to all our shows and platforms here: https://linktr.ee/StorylightKids The Soup Made of Stones is a calming bedtime story for kids and toddlers inspired by the classic folk tale Stone Soup, designed to support gentle sleep routines while exploring sharing, kindness, and emotional safety. 💫 Loved this episode? Follow Max & Lumi for more peaceful bedtime stories, ADHD-friendly sleep podcasts, and gentle night-time tales that help children drift into restful sleep. 🎧 Subscribe and download to enjoy calming storytelling, vocabulary-building adventures, and consistent bedtime routines – perfect for children aged 4–7. 🌙 Visit maxandlumi.com for free bedtime resources, the full Max & Lumi storyworld, and tips to make bedtime the most peaceful part of your child’s day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  6. The Swan Who Didn’t Know – A Calming Bedtime Story for Kids & Toddlers About Acceptance

    JAN 28

    The Swan Who Didn’t Know – A Calming Bedtime Story for Kids & Toddlers About Acceptance

    The Swan Who Didn’t Know is a calming bedtime story for kids and toddlers inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling, designed to support gentle sleep routines while exploring acceptance, belonging, and emotional safety. Max & Lumi — The Swan Who Didn’t Know Dream Word: Acceptance Inspired by The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen Welcome back to Max & Lumi — The Storylight Jar, the calming bedtime podcast designed to help children and parents unwind together through gentle storytelling, mindful breathing, and safe, predictable sleep rhythms. In Season 2, each episode flows smoothly through all three Storylight Glows — Listening, Learning, and Living — within one continuous bedtime story. As the Storylight changes colour, children are gently guided through different stages of sleep readiness, helping busy minds slow down and bodies feel ready for rest. Tonight’s Dream Word is Acceptance — the peaceful feeling of realising you don’t need to change who you are to belong. 🦢 What This Episode Is About As the Storylight Jar hums awake in the attic, Lumi and Max notice a single white feather floating softly in the air. The Storylight glows warm amber, signalling the Listening Glow, and drifts into Gramps’ silver beard as he begins a gentle retelling of The Ugly Duckling. By the edge of a quiet moat, a Mother Duck waits patiently for her eggs to hatch. When the largest egg finally cracks open, the bird that emerges is big, grey, and different. Though strong and capable, he is mocked by the barnyard animals and made to feel as though he does not belong. Feeling lonely and unwanted, the young bird runs away to a wild marsh, where seasons pass and winter comes. One evening, he sees a flock of magnificent white swans rise into the sky and feels a deep pull in his chest — a longing he doesn’t yet understand. When spring finally returns, the Storylight shifts to rose-gold, the Learning Glow. Max, Lumi, and the listener step inside the story, meeting the young Swan as he hesitates at the edge of a beautiful garden pond. Though he looks like the others now, he is unsure if he truly belongs. Through gentle words and encouragement, he learns that acceptance isn’t about becoming someone new — it’s about trusting what you already are. As the Storylight cools into lavender-blue, the Living Glow begins. The Swan drifts into Nocturnia’s Reflection Pool, carrying a small grey feather — the memory of feeling different. He places it on the Dreamtree, letting the tree hold that memory for him. With nothing left to prove or fix, he tucks his head beneath his wing and rests. The Storylight returns to its jar. Max grows sleepy. And the day is gently put away. 💤 Why This Episode Helps Children Sleep This Season 2 episode is designed as a complete bedtime wind-down, supporting natural sleep through: • Slow narration easing from ~100 to ~80 wpm • Smooth glow transitions that match sleep readiness • Guided breathing and body relaxation cues • Gentle emotional resolution — nothing left to do Ideal as a bedtime story for kids and toddlers. 🌙 Educational & Emotional Benefits • Introduces the Dream Word Acceptance through story and feeling • Helps children who feel “different” or unsure of themselves • Encourages emotional safety and self-trust • Supports calm reflection before sleep • Reinforces the idea that belonging can arrive quietly Press play, breathe softly, and drift into sleep with The Swan Who Didn’t Know — a calming bedtime story inspired by Hans Christian Andersen, perfect for peaceful nights and gentle dreams. ⭐ Explore More from Storylight Kids 🌙 Visit our website for gentle sleep routines and bedtime guidance 🎥 Watch Max & Lumi calming bedtime story videos on YouTube 🚗 Try Mr. Quizzly, our fun drivetime trivia quiz — perfect for school runs and weekend car adventures 🔗 Links to all our shows and platforms: https://linktr.ee/StorylightKids 💫 Loved this episode? Follow Max & Lumi for more peaceful bedtime stories, ADHD-friendly sleep podcasts, and gentle night-time tales that help children drift into restful sleep. 🎧 Subscribe and download to enjoy calming storytelling, vocabulary-building adventures, and consistent bedtime routines – perfect for children aged 4–7. 🌙 Visit maxandlumi.com for free bedtime resources, the full Max & Lumi storyworld, and tips to make bedtime the most peaceful part of your child’s day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  7. The Little Helper of Nocturnia – A Calming Bedtime Story for Kids & Toddlers

    JAN 26

    The Little Helper of Nocturnia – A Calming Bedtime Story for Kids & Toddlers

    🦁 A calming Lion and the Mouse bedtime story for kids — a gentle sleep episode about helping, kindness, and drifting peacefully to sleep. 🌙 Episode Description Max & Lumi — The Little Helper of Nocturnia Season 2 • Episode 1 Dream Word: Helping Inspired by The Lion and the Mouse by Aesop Welcome to Season 2 of Max & Lumi — The Storylight Jar, the calming bedtime podcast designed to help children and parents unwind together through gentle storytelling, mindful breathing, and safe, predictable sleep rhythms. From this season onward, each episode flows smoothly through all three Storylight Glows — Listening, Learning, and Living — within one continuous bedtime story. As the Storylight changes colour, children are gently guided through different stages of sleep readiness, helping busy minds slow down and bodies feel ready for rest. This episode introduces the Dream Word: Helping — the warm, steady feeling of using what you have to make someone else feel lighter. 🌙 Looking for Extra Support With Bedtime? If your child finds it hard to settle, switch off, or calm big feelings at night, you’re not alone. On our website you’ll find gentle sleep routines, calming bedtime guidance, and supportive content to help evenings feel slower and safer. Links are at the end of this description. 🦁 What This Episode Is About As the Storylight Jar hums awake in the attic, Lumi and Max feel the arrival of an old and powerful story. The Storylight glows warm amber, signalling the Listening Glow, and drifts into Gramps’ silver beard as he begins a classic tale from the golden savannah. A mighty Lion sleeps beneath an acacia tree when a small Mouse accidentally scampers across his paw. Though frightened, the Mouse promises that one day he will help the Lion. Amused and kind, the Lion lets him go. Days later, the Lion is trapped in a hunter’s net. His strength cannot free him. Hearing his roars, the Mouse returns and keeps his promise — patiently gnawing through the ropes until the Lion is free. As the Storylight shifts to rose-gold, the Learning Glow begins. Max and Lumi step inside the story and meet the Mouse again, this time struggling to move a heavy seed pod blocking his family’s burrow. Remembering the Dream Word, Max offers to help. Together, they move the weight — and the Mouse feels his worry fade. Helping, they learn, always travels in circles. Finally, the Storylight cools into lavender-blue, the Living Glow. In the calm of Nocturnia’s Marshmallow Meadows, the Mouse carries a small piece of golden rope — the memory of his helping — to the Dreamtree. He places it gently on a branch, letting the tree hold the feeling for the night. With nothing left to do, the Mouse curls up safely and falls asleep. The Storylight returns to its jar. The room grows quiet. And Max drifts toward sleep too. 💤 Why This Episode Helps Children Sleep This Season 2 episode is designed as a complete bedtime wind-down, supporting natural sleep through: • Slow narration that eases from ~100 to ~80 wpm • Gentle glow changes matching sleep readiness • Mindful breathing and body-calming cues • Soft emotional resolution — nothing left to do Ideal as a bedtime story for kids, a calming sleep aid, or part of a consistent nighttime routine. 🌙 Educational & Emotional Benefits • Teaches the Dream Word Helping through action • Encourages empathy, kindness, and cooperation • Helps children feel calm after doing good • Supports emotional regulation before sleep Press play, breathe softly, and drift into sleep with The Little Helper of Nocturnia — a calming bedtime story inspired by Aesop, perfect for gentle nights and kind dreams. ⭐ Explore More from Storylight Kids 🌙 Visit our website for gentle sleep routines and bedtime guidance 🎥 Watch Max & Lumi calming bedtime story videos on YouTube 🚗 Try Mr. Quizzly, our fun drivetime trivia quiz — perfect for school runs and weekend car adventures 🔗 Links to all our shows and platforms: https://linktr.ee/StorylightKids 💫 Loved this episode? Follow Max & Lumi for more peaceful bedtime stories, ADHD-friendly sleep podcasts, and gentle night-time tales that help children drift into restful sleep. 🎧 Subscribe and download to enjoy calming storytelling, vocabulary-building adventures, and consistent bedtime routines – perfect for children aged 4–7. 🌙 Visit maxandlumi.com for free bedtime resources, the full Max & Lumi storyworld, and tips to make bedtime the most peaceful part of your child’s day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  8. The Hidden Beauty - The Living Glow

    JAN 23

    The Hidden Beauty - The Living Glow

    🌹 A calming Beauty and the Beast bedtime story for kids and toddlers — a gentle sleep episode about love, self-confidence, and feeling safe to be yourself. 🌙 Episode Description Max & Lumi — The Hidden Beauty (The Living Glow) Magic Word: Love • Glow Three of Three Inspired by Beauty and the Beast by Jean-Marie Leprince de Beaumont Welcome back to Max & Lumi — The Storylight Jar, a calming bedtime podcast for children and families, designed to support peaceful sleep routines, emotional safety, and gentle wind-down at the end of the day. Using slow narration, mindful breathing, and soft lullaby soundscapes, this episode helps children relax their bodies and settle their minds — making it a soothing bedtime story for kids and toddlers, and a gentle aid for bedtime and sleep-training routines. Tonight, the Storylight glows lavender-blue — the colour of The Living Glow, where children learn how to live the Magic Word Love by feeling it inside themselves. 🌙 Looking for Extra Support With Bedtime or Sleep? If your child struggles with confidence, big feelings, or settling at night, you’re not alone. On our website you’ll find gentle sleep routines, calming guidance, and parent-friendly resources designed to help bedtime feel safe, slow, and reassuring. You can explore everything Storylight Kids offers via the links at the end of this description. 🌹 What This Episode Is About In this peaceful Living Glow inspired by Beauty and the Beast, Max, Lumi, and the listener travel through the Dreamgate into the Hall of Morning Gold — a vast room filled with sunlight pouring through a glass ceiling. In the far corner, hidden behind heavy velvet curtains, sits the Beast. He is used to shadows. He believes he belongs in the dark. Though the sun is warm and inviting, he is afraid that if he steps into the light, others will see him clearly — and he will be judged. Lumi explains that love from others is powerful, but true love must begin inside. With gentle encouragement, the Beast reaches out. His claw touches the sunlight. It doesn’t burn him. It warms him. Slowly, bravely, he stands and steps fully into the light. In the brightness, something changes — not his shape, but the way he is seen. His fur shines like copper. His eyes glow warm and kind. He lifts his head and lets the sun touch every part of him. For the first time, he is not hiding. This is self-love: standing in the light and saying, I am here — and that is good. As the room fills with warmth, the Great Dreamtree unfurls a glowing lavender-blue Leaf of True Love, shining above the hall. The Beast curls up peacefully in the sun, content and whole. Max reflects on a moment from his own day when he didn’t hide — when he kept singing, even though someone could hear him — and how that courage brought a smile in return. Lumi invites listeners to remember a moment when they stepped into the light, holding that warm feeling as their bodies grow heavy and ready for sleep. 💤 Why This Episode Helps Children Sleep This Living Glow supports deep bedtime calm through: • Very slow narration (90–80 wpm) • Lavender-blue lullaby tones • Guided breathing for emotional safety • Gentle themes of confidence and belonging • Predictable Max & Lumi bedtime structure Ideal for toddlers and young children who need reassurance, confidence, and calm before sleep. 🌙 Educational & Emotional Benefits • Encourages healthy self-love and confidence • Supports emotional regulation and reassurance • Helps children feel safe taking up space • Reinforces that love begins within • Builds calm, secure bedtime associations ⭐ Explore More from Storylight Kids 🌙 Visit our website for gentle sleep routines, calming guidance, and family resources 🎥 Watch Max & Lumi calming bedtime story videos on YouTube 🚗 Try Mr. Quizzly, our fun drivetime trivia quiz — perfect for school runs and weekend car adventures 🔗 Links to all our shows and platforms: https://linktr.ee/StorylightKids 💫 Loved this episode? Follow Max & Lumi for more peaceful bedtime stories, ADHD-friendly sleep podcasts, and gentle night-time tales that help children drift into restful sleep. 🎧 Subscribe and download to enjoy calming storytelling, vocabulary-building adventures, and consistent bedtime routines – perfect for children aged 4–7. 🌙 Visit maxandlumi.com for free bedtime resources, the full Max & Lumi storyworld, and tips to make bedtime the most peaceful part of your child’s day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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🌙 Max & Lumi — The Storylight Jar A bedtime podcast for parents who want calmer nights, happier mornings, and children who drift easily into sleep. Created for families with children aged 4–7, Max & Lumi blends soothing storytelling, gentle mindfulness, and sleep science into a 7–12 minute nightly ritual that helps young minds slow down and feel safe before bed. Pediatric sleep studies show that predictable, calming bedtime routines can help children fall asleep up to 30% faster and reduce night wakings by nearly half.¹ Max & Lumi is built entirely around that science — offering a consistent, screen-free way to end each day with connection, learning, and calm. Every Magic Word of the Week unfolds across three softly connected episodes — The Listening Glow, The Learning Glow, and The Living Glow — released on alternate nights. Families are encouraged to replay each episode on the days in between, using repetition to deepen comfort, memory, and emotional regulation. ✨ The Listening Glow – helps children settle and focus their attention through slow breathing and mindful cues. ✨ The Learning Glow – gently revisits the story, building vocabulary and understanding through calm repetition. ✨ The Living Glow – guides children to use the week’s word in a tiny act of kindness or reflection before sleep. Each episode features: • Lumi’s warm welcome and the Magic Password of the Week — a “think it, don’t say it” word that quietly grows your child’s vocabulary. • Gramps’ glowing storytelling — reimagined tales that nurture empathy, imagination, and emotional security. • Max’s sleepy goodnight — modelling relaxation and closure, supported by soft, 60–75 BPM lullaby tones proven to slow heart rate and breathing. Parents love that Max & Lumi is: • Screen-free and ad-safe — perfect for winding down without blue light or overstimulation. • ADHD- and neurodivergence-friendly — predictable pacing, silence, and rhythmic cues for self-regulation. • Guided by sleep psychology — Inspired by research from Lurie Children’s Hospital, Sleep.com, and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute on how calm bedtime storytelling improves sleep, mood, and learning retention. Rooted in science, wrapped in imagination — Max & Lumi helps families end each day in peace. Press play, breathe softly, and let the Storylight glow. Join the Storylight community on Instagram and Facebook, or visit www.maxandlumi.com for bedtime tips, new episode updates, and a little extra evening calm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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