Hello, I'm Cheryl, and this is Sleep Tight Relax, a calming bedtime podcast for the young and young at

heart.

In this story, we are going to learn about some mice that have pockets to help them survive.

Have you ever seen a mouse?

Did it have pockets?

The mice in our story used the pockets they have to help them carry seeds and other items for storing

them away.

Without their pockets, they would not be able to store away what they need for the winter. Old Mother Nature tells the animals at

school about these mice and what they do to survive. What do you keep in your pockets? Did you know that every little animal within an ecosystem has a

vital role in the well-being of the planet? If one species is extinct, it can have significant effects on nature. And if you introduce a non-native species,

it can disrupt the delicate balance that exists. Now, before we continue with our story,

let's start by making sure you are comfy and take some great big belly breaths.

Breathing in slowly through your nose and slowly out through your mouth. Notice how your belly rises as you fill yourself up with air.

Breathe in and breathe out.

Notice how relaxing it feels as you release the breath.

Breathe in

and breathe out.

You are becoming relaxed, calm, and peaceful.

One more time.

Breathe in, hold, and breathe out.

Remember, we are all important, have an important role

and can do great things, no matter our size or age.

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