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 six of our story about Dr. Doolittle.

The monkeys have said their goodbyes and the group is making their way to the shore to head back home.

When Chi-Chi goes off to look for coconuts, the group gets lost, and he cannot find them.

When the doctor and the animals stumble into the king's backyard, they get put in jail again and wonder how they will ever get out.

Thankfully, Polynesia was able to fly away before anyone saw her,

and when Chi Chi finds them, they make a plan.

No matter how your day was, let's forget about it for 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 slowly 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.

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