Hello, I'm Cheryl, and this is Sleep, Tight, Relax, a calming bedtime podcast for the young Our sleep story is the fifth chapter of Alice in Wonderland.

This chapter is when Alice meets the caterpillar,

and they have some very interesting conversations about lots of different things,

like who Alice is.

Before the caterpillar leaves, it mentions to Alice that the mushroom can help her to grow and shrink.

One side does each.

But before she can ask which one does which, the caterpillar is gone.

But before we continue with our story, let's take a moment to relax.

We can practice our deep breathing anytime or anywhere. But before bed, let's first

turn down the lights, get comfortable, and make sure that everything feels as it should.

Now close your eyes if you'd like and we'll begin with a few slow, deep belly breaths.

Each time you breathe in, breathe all the way down into your belly.

When you breathe in, be sure to breathe slowly through your nose. And when you breathe out, try to push all the air out of your lungs.

Breathe in and breathe out.

Notice how you feel when you take these deep breaths,

how you get more and more relaxed with each breath, how the weight of your body sinks into the bed.

Breathe in and breathe out.

Throughout this time of relaxation and our story,

thoughts of the day or the day to come may enter your mind.

That's okay and normal.

When they come, just try to return your attention to your breathing, to the story, and music.

Breathe in, and breathe out.

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