When all the other squirrels are busy digging for nuts, Roscoe dreams of something bigger — flying through the stars. In this heartwarming bedtime story, your child will join Roscoe on a journey of self-discovery, courage, and belonging. A Dream to Fly is the perfect story to share with your little one who might feel a bit different, reminding them that their uniqueness is what makes them shine. Parents, here are 4 powerful ways to connect with your little one during the episode: 1) Spiral your ...
Jun 23, 2025•13 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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 a...
Jun 02, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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, an...
May 26, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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...
May 19, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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 t...
May 12, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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 th...
May 05, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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 breat...
Apr 28, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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....
Apr 21, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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 littl...
Apr 14, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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 breathi...
Apr 07, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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 scent...
Mar 31, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Caterpillar wishes she were something she isn't--red, blue, gold, and flying up high in the bright sky. Although our wishes are beautiful, we can't become who we are meant to be without first being who we are. Parents, here are 4 powerful ways to connect with your little one during the story: 1) Tiptoe your fingers up an arm as the caterpillar climbs, 2) Wrap your little one up in a blanket like a caterpillar in a chrysalis, 3) Get close and experience together how deep breathing feels and sound...
Mar 31, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 1
There are animals of every shape, size, and color in Brazil, but does that make a single one better than another? Like our own thoughts can sometimes say to us, Rat likes to tell Beetle that she is not enough. But she and we have secret strengths, and some have yet to be discovered. Parents, here are 4 powerful ways to connect with your little one during the story: 1) Sing or whisper the offered affirmations, 2) Make the pitter-patter of raindrops on heads, hands, and legs, 3) Get close and expe...
Mar 31, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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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