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 Sleep Tight 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.

Before we start our short story, let's spend some time getting relaxed.

If you are ready, close your eyes and focus on your breath.

Notice how it goes in and out of your body.

It feels great to just breathe.

Now, let's try taking some deep belly breaths. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth.

It's like you're filling your belly full of air.

Let's do it a few times.

As you exhale, imagine letting go of everything that happened during the day or the day before.

And as you inhale, imagine breathing in peacefulness.

Imagine little bubbles of air containing relaxation and calm,

traveling all over your body and filling it completely.

Imagine being safe and warm, feeling calm, peaceful, and relaxed.

Where we are, the sun is shining, and it's starting to get warm.

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