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.

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Thank you.

Thank you. 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.

Let's start by making sure you are ready to get cozy and comfortable.

Your lights can be down low and your room should be free from distractions. When you are ready, let's start with taking 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.

Try it again. Take a deep breath in and let the air slowly flow out.

One more time.

Breathe in. One more time.

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