Hello, friends. Have you checked out our new channel on Apple Podcasts? Over the past few years,

Clark and I have worked hard to bring you stories and science content that entertains and

educates while helping your little ones relax and drift off to sleep.

On our new channel, you'll find ad-free episodes, bonus stories, and for the first time,

classic tales, presented just as they were meant to be heard, one chapter at a time.

It's a wonderful way to experience these timeless stories together, helping to make bedtime

a cozy, shared adventure. Look for Sleeptight Media on Apple Podcasts, and let's make bedtime the best part of the day.

Hello, friends, this is Cheryl, and welcome to Sleep, Tight, Relax, a bedtime podcast for the young

and young at heart. In this episode, we are going to combine the gentle sounds of nature, music, and a story to help you relax and become calm and peaceful.

It's time to rest, so let's take some time to get cozy and comfortable.

Turn down your lights and your room should be free from distractions.

Spending time focusing on breathing is a great activity to do before bed, especially if you have had a busy day.

So, before our story, let's first start with a short, deep breathing practice.

Close your eyes if you like and take in a very slow, deep breath.

Continue breathing deeply and feel the cool air come in through your nose and flow all the way down to your belly.

Feel your belly expand outwards as you breathe deeply.

Take a deep breath in through your nose and release the air through your mouth.

Breathe in and breathe out.

Take your time.

Breathe in deeply.

And release the air.

Notice how the breath feels as it softly flows in through your nose, into your throat,

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