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.

Hi, and welcome to Sleep Tight Relax.

Music tight, relax, the podcast where we help you prepare to drift calmly off to sleep by listening to the calming sounds of nature, soothing music, and rich sleep stories.

Our format is simple.

You pick an episode, get comfortable, then I lead you through a short relaxation exercise

followed by either music, sounds of nature, or a long sleep story. While this is geared towards

gently setting the stage for a restful sleep, many find this great for meditation, focus, and having a brief respite from the day.

The more you listen, the more effective it will become.

So please subscribe and make our podcast a part of your daily routine.

Before we continue, let's first make sure you have a suitable environment for comfort. When I get ready for sleep, I like to try to ensure that my room is as dark, quiet and cool as possible.

Now is the time to position your pillows or your other little comforts

to make sure that everything feels as it should.

You can be sitting with your hands and your knees.

If you'd like to lie down, then please do.

One of the most overlooked yet most effective relaxation tools is something we involuntarily carry with us throughout every second of the day, our breath.

Deep breathing exercises can have a profound effect on your state of mind, as well as improve the quality of your sleep.

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