Wink: Stories for Better Bedtimes

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STORIES FOR KIDS
UPDATED WEEKLY

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.

JUN 9 · BONUS

Hiatus Bonus: Season 2 — Coming June 23rd

Hello Wink Families! We hope you enjoyed the 12 stories of Season 1 of Wink: Stories for Better Bedtimes. We'll be back in two weeks for Season 2 on June 23rd... In the meantime, we hope you like our new theme music! 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.

2 min
JUN 2

The Belly Button Monster

Monsters can be scary, but Jimmy knows the silliest monster of all--the Belly Button Monster! When he wakes up one morning to see his belly button has gone missing, Jimmy has some problem-solving to do. Sometimes other people, and even ourselves, can leave us upset, but all sorts of problems can be faced when we make room for calm. Connection Tips: Parents, here are 4 Playful Ways to Think Through Emotions at Bedtime: 1) What are all the ways you can show "happy" in your face and body? 2) What are all the ways you can show "frustrated" in your face and body? 3) Relax your face and body when you and your child let go of the emotion, 4) Get close and breathe with your little one so they can experience what deep breathing feels and sounds like when following the breathing cues. Credits: 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. Social Media by Kay Hendrickson.

15 min
MAY 26

Moon Child

Laying outside under the night sky, three young children find 1, 2, 3 animals in the dark by connecting the bright stars. But hard as he tries, the fourth little one can't see the pictures!--until the Moon Child and her paintbrush visit to help him make his own. There are magical things to be found when we try new things. Parents, here are 4 powerful ways to connect with your little one during the story: 1) Listen as your child whispers something happy that has happened to them when prompted, and help them come up with an idea, if needed. 2) Whisper to your child something specific about them that makes you happy when it’s your turn. 3) Make the motions of DAB DAB DAB and SWISH SWISH SWISH towards the ceiling to make your child’s happy moment come to life just like the Moon Child. 4) Tap, tap, tap your fingers gently on the child’s toes, legs, tummy and arms when the silver sprinkles fall from the sky. For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink @WinkBedtimeStories on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.

15 min
MAY 19

The Runaway Pancake

One morning at breakfast-time, a pancake lays getting warm and toasty and ready to eat in a stovetop pan. But when he hears hungry little voices, he hops right out of that pan--and runs away! Sometimes, no matter how many people want us to slow down, it feels much better to move, move, move. But there's a time to run and a time to be still. Parents, here are 4 powerful ways to connect with your little one during the story: 1) Roll your arms quickly and slowly like the Runaway Pancake. 2) Breathe in and exhale with a "mmm" sound. 3) Hug your child as they hug the pancake. 4) Whisper the pancake's secrets with your child.

15 min
MAY 12

Mommy vs Monster

Every night, a boy and his 32 stuffed animals have a visitor come by--a scary one that wants to eat them! Monsters can feel real and our fears feel like they can get bigger and bigger. But there are loved ones who will stay with us and we can face them together. And who knows, maybe our monsters are ticklish, too! Parents, here are 4 powerful ways to connect with your little one during the story: 1) Say, "Hello fear, I see you. It's okay that you are here" when prompted by Steffani. 2) Pretend to blow up a balloon and tie off the fears inside with your child. 3)Let go of the balloon and model imagining it float into the sky as prompted. 4) Give your child a reassuring hug. For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 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. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson

15 min
MAY 5

Dig, Dig, Dig It Up!

When a young boy finds a potato bigger than him, even bigger than a house, who can he ask to help him dig it out? We all have tasks just a little too big to take on by ourselves, but it's a strong thing to ask for help and a strong thing to give it. Parents, here are 4 powerful ways to connect with your little one during the episode: 1) When your child is prompted to pretend to be a carrot seed encourage them to climb deep into their covers. When they grow, have them make their body longer on their bed instead of standing up. 2) When your child is prompted to imagine the color orange you could point to something in the room that is orange or have something orange available for them to look at. 3) You can show your child what a belly breath looks like by modeling it for them. 4) When your child is prompted to say the affirmations say them with your child and feel free to follow them up by telling your child something important they bring to your family or something they did that day to make your family a better place. For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on You Tube, Instragram or Facebook. 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. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson

14 min
APR 28

The Big Scary Voice

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." For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. 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. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson

18 min
APR 21

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. For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on You Tube, Instagram, and Facebook 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. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson

14 min

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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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1 min

4.8

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33 Ratings

Fantastic

Jun 2

JaceyN1

I can’t recommend this podcast enough! It has been so wonderful for bedtime with our rambunctious toddlers. They actually look forward to story time in bed and it helps calm them down. Their favorite story is the pancake one, they ask for it every night :) Thank you Steffani for sharing your gift of story telling, looking forward to more episodes!
A Perfect Way to End the Day

Apr 1

Al!H

Listening to the first story with my family was so wonderful. Steffani’s voice was relaxing and engaging. We loved the song about the caterpillar wishing she were a butterfly, the relaxation at the end, and the message of having everything you need inside of you to make your dreams come true. We are excited to listen to more stories from Wink!
Wonderful

Apr 1

stevebacca

I might be biased because I know Stephanie but as our family listened to the first story it was so relaxing and peaceful, it’s a wonderful addition to the bedtime routine.

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.