Hello, I'm Cheryl, and welcome to Sleep Tight Relax, a cozy bedtime podcast made especially for kids, but perfect for dreamers of all ages.

Thank you. but perfect for dreamers of all ages. Tonight's story is a gentle retelling of a classic story about a playful puppy named Bingo,

who wants nothing more than to impress his clever kitten friend, Topsy.

When Bingo tries climbing like Topsy, he makes a big, funny mistake.

We have updated the story, added more kindness, compassion, and reflection.

This version celebrates the joy of being yourself

and the comfort of being loved just as you are.

Before we continue, why don't you lie back in your bed,

stretch your arms way up high, and let out a great big yawn.

Now, let's take a few big belly breaths together.

Breathe in slowly through your nose.

Feel your tummy rise. And now breathe out gently through your mouth like you're blowing out a candle

let's do that again breathe in deep and let it all go.

You can even try closing your eyes while you breathe.

Doesn't that feel nice?

Now, let's listen to how bingo lost his spots.

Charlie was a cheerful little boy in a tall, friendly house on a quiet city street with his mother, his dad, and his auntie.

The house had a big backyard with plenty of space for running and games, and in the springtime, flowers bloomed along the fences,

while bees buzzed lazily between them.

There were tall trees that gave just the right kind of shade

and patches of grass that were perfect for sitting and imagining things.

Charlie loved that yard.

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