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, I'm Cheryl, and this is Sleeptight Relax, a calming bedtime podcast for the young and young at heart.

It's time to get cozy in bed and listen to tonight's story.

Our sleep story tonight is part five of our story about Dr. Doolittle.

The doctor worked so hard that now he needs some sleep.

Chi Chi guards his door until he wakes up, and then Dr. Doolittle announces that it is time for them to leave.

The animals try everything to convince him to stay, but finally accept that it's time to go.

Chi Chi explains that they need to pay back the money for the boat and such, but they don't have any,

and the animals decide to think of a gift that can help Dr. Doolittle out.

No matter how your day was, let's forget about it now and focus on slowing down and feeling relaxed.

Close your eyes and feel warm and secure.

Next, I would like you to take a slow, deep breath in through your nose, as big a breath as you can and as slow as you can, then slowly let the air out through your mouth.

Taking deep belly breaths helps us relax at any time of the day, but it's a great habit to have before sleep.

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

Take a deep breath in.

And now out.

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