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. for kids, but perfect for dreamers of all ages. In our latest Mindful Monday, we will talk about resolutions and goals, a topic you may have

heard grown-ups talking about recently.

This might give you something to think about as you listen to a short story about a boy

who wants to be the best drummer in the whole wide world. But first, let's spend some time

getting cozy and comfortable. If it's your bedtime, why don't you tuck yourself in tight?

Wiggle your toes, wiggle your fingers, and wiggle your nose.

If you like, you can close your eyes and join me in taking super big belly breaths,

some easy ones this time.

Let's take a deep breath in through your nose,

watching your belly rise like a balloon.

And then, after waiting just a short bit of time,

let all the air out slowly through your mouth.

What color is your balloon?

I'm imagining that my balloon is red.

Let's breathe in again, take a deep breath through your nose, hold it for a bit, then relax,

letting the air out slowly through your mouth.

I feel relaxed already.

Let's do this one more time. Breathe in, hold for a bit, and slowly let the air out.

Great.

When the new year begins, we often hear a lot of people talking about making resolutions.

But what is a resolution?

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