Wink: Stories for Better Bedtimes

Glimmer is a unicorn who notices all the little amazing things around her, and every time she feels that bright happy wonder, her horn glows. At first the other unicorns think something is wrong with her, but when Channing finally slows down long enough to watch a moonflower bloom, his horn starts glowing too. Soon all the unicorns of Eidleweisse Mountain rediscover that the magic was there all along—they had just forgotten how to notice it.

Hey parents, here are 4 ways to build attachment as you listen to the story together:
1.) Imagine the unicorn horn with your child.
2.) Talk about what you saw in your mind.
3.) Ask your child what they saw.
4.) Model the breathing with your child.

For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Youtube, Instagram or Facebook. @ wink-bedtime-stories or on our Substack - Parenting with Wink: Bedtime Stories and Beyond. https://winkbedtimestories.substack.com/publish/post/190425474?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fdrafts

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, Kay Hendrickson, and Roman Russell. Post Production by Trent Reimschussel, Kip Merrill, and Gracie Davis. Music by Trent Reimschussel and Kip Merrill. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson and Roman Russell.

Frog loves to boing and bounce, and Snake loves to ssslow down and be still—and when they try to play each other’s way, it’s kind of a hilarious disaster. They each think maybe they need a different kind of friend… until the quiet feels too quiet and the bouncing feels a little lonely. When they come back together, they discover something just right: Frog helps Snake feel alive, Snake helps Frog feel calm, and somehow their opposite songs fit together perfectly.

Hey parents, here are 4 ways to build attachment as you listen to the story together:
1.) Wiggle your toes with your child.
2.) Model being still with your child.
3.) Do the breathing exercise with your child.
4.) Keep the stretch and snuggle soft and calm by modeling it.

For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Youtube, Instagram or Facebook. @ wink-bedtime-stories or on our Substack - Parenting with Wink: Bedtime Stories and Beyond. https://winkbedtimestories.substack.com/publish/post/190425474?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fdrafts

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 Production by Trent Reimschussel, Kip Merrill, and Gracie Davis. Music by Trent Reimschussel and Kip Merrill. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson and Roman Russell.

Four wizards were so busy proving who was the best that they didn’t notice they’d made a tiger… and the tiger was hungry. While the others kept arguing, Barnaby Boxer Shorts paid attention, tossed one little acorn, and saved them all in a flash of humming, thrumming magic. After that, the wizards decided it’s a whole lot better to use your magic together than to fuss about who is the greatest.

Hey parents, here are 3 ways to build attachment as you listen to the story together:
1.) Model how to do a Cat Cow Yoga stretch.
2.) Actively listen to the magical sound with your child.
3.) Model the breathing activity for your child.

For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Youtube, Instagram or Facebook. @ wink-bedtime-stories or on our Substack - Parenting with Wink: Bedtime Stories and Beyond. https://winkbedtimestories.substack.com/publish/post/190425474?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fdrafts

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 Production by Trent Reimschussel, Kip Merrill, Gracie Davis, and Gabriella Zuniga. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson and Roman Russell.

Blurtle and Gorpington are two heads of one monster, but Blurtle can’t stop blurting out every single thought that pops into his head, which drives Gorpington crazy. When their class plans a surprise birthday party, Blurtle tries really hard to keep the secret—but ends up ruining it anyway. In the end, he realizes his words can hurt people, apologizes, and keeps practicing how to think before he speaks.

Hey parents, here are 4 ways to build attachment as you listen to the story together:
1.) Be playful about imagining a thought and not sharing it.
2.) Practice the breathing technique with your child.
3.) Say the affirmations with your child in a "monster" voice
4.) Give your child a "monster" hug

For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Youtube, Instagram or Facebook. @ wink-bedtime-stories or on our Substack - Parenting with Wink: Bedtime Stories and Beyond. https://winkbedtimestories.substack.com/publish/post/190425474?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fdrafts

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 Production by Trent Reimschussel, Kip Merrill, and Gracie Davis. Music by Trent Reimschussel and Kip Merrill. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson and Roman Russell.

EmmyLou is getting ready for her very first day of school, and because anything could happen, she packs her backpack with all sorts of very important “just in case” things, even an extra shoe. Her backpack gets so big and lumpy it can barely zip, but EmmyLou feels ready for anything. By the end of the day, she realizes she didn’t need most of it but there were a couple of things she brought that helped her me a good friend. This story is perfect for kids who are nervous to start school (or just want a giggle).

Hey parents, here are 4 ways to build attachment as you listen to the story together:
1.) Do the breathing exercise with your child.
2.) Tell your child about a time you were nervous but ended up being okay.
3.) Share what image you nervous feeling looked like.
4.) Ask your child what their nervous feeling looks like.

For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Youtube, Instagram or Facebook. @ wink-bedtime-stories or on our Substack - Parenting with Wink: Bedtime Stories and Beyond. https://winkbedtimestories.substack.com/publish/post/190425474?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fdrafts

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 Production by Trent Reimschussel, Kip Merrill, Gracie Davis, Gabriella Zuniga and Adam Wells. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson and Roman Russell.