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Wink: Stories for Better Bedtimes

Wink: Stories for Better Bedtimes

BYUradio 58 episodes Mar 24, 2025

Wink is a podcast for better bedtimes, offering a story, a mindful moment, and a chance to connect each episode. Hosted by Steffani Raff, it aims to calm busy minds and bodies before sleep. New stories are released every Monday. The show is produced by BYUradio and is always free of ads and interruptions.

Episodes

TRAILER: Wink - Bedtime Stories
TRAILER: Wink - Bedtime Stories Mar 24, 2025 1:00 It's time to discover a better bedtime. A story, a mindful moment, and a chance to connect--all designed to calm busy minds and busy bodies. Join host Steffani Raff for a new story every Monday. Wink is a production of BYUradio and is always ad and interruption free.
BONUS: The Music of Wink
BONUS: The Music of Wink Oct 3, 2025 14:55 We're bringing you a special episode, featuring all of your favorite songs from the Wink Podcast! You can find Sing-a-Long videos for all of the Wink Podcast songs here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMK2Wex_eRSm94crw3VkKGvSi3j6ocnuD&si=wDNUloerr0O5wapE For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Youtube, Instagram or Facebook. @ wink-bedtime-stories Wink is a production of BYUradio an
The Little Penguin Who Didn't Want to Swim - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids
The Little Penguin Who Didn't Want to Swim - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids Nov 9, 2026 15:40 Little Penguin does not feel like swimming, so he flops on the ice and thinks very hard about not swimming. Papa Penguin shows him that even a tiny flipper flap, a sit-up, and one little waddle can be the start of something big. Before long it is waddle, flip flop, sliiiide, SPLASH — and Little Penguin discovers that swimming is fun; starting was the hard part. Hey parents, here are 4 ways to bui
Drawing Dragons - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids
Drawing Dragons - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids Nov 2, 2026 13:12 Joey can see the perfect dragon in his head, but when the one on his paper doesn’t match, he gets mad and decides the whole thing is terrible. His mom helps him see that a drawing can be bad without him being bad—and that maybe the whole drawing isn’t bad after all. Joey finds one part he wants to keep, grabs a new piece of paper, and tries again. Hey parents, here are 4 ways to build attachment
Baby Jack and the Haunted House - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids
Baby Jack and the Haunted House - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids Oct 26, 2026 14:30 Before Jack ever climbed the beanstalk, he was a brave little baby who faced a haunted house, a furry monster, and one very bouncy “ball.” Baby Jack vs. Monster is a funny, not-too-scary story that helps children see how imagination can turn something frightening into something silly. With giggles, courage, and calming box breathing, this story gives kids a playful way to feel brave when scary tho
The (Not So) Haunted Pumpkin - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids
The (Not So) Haunted Pumpkin - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids Oct 19, 2026 18:37 This playful adventure follows a brave little old lady who outsmarts three hungry animals with calm courage, quick thinking, and a little help from her clever granddaughter. Packed with laugh-out-loud repetition, memorable sound effects, and a surprising pumpkin twist, it's a story that keeps children guessing until the very end. It celebrates bravery, resilience, and the idea that sometimes the s
Axolotl's Big Smile - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids
Axolotl's Big Smile - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids Oct 12, 2026 13:54 What if always saying "okay" is the very thing keeping you from finding your real friends? Join Axy, the always-smiling axolotl, as she discovers that telling people what you really like can feel scary... but it can also lead to the best friendships you've ever had. This is a story every child needs before they start believing they have to make everyone else happy to be loved. Hey parents, here a
Rufus the Bear - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids
Rufus the Bear - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids Oct 5, 2026 13:50 Rufus the bear knows he wants something, but everywhere he goes the birds, squirrels, fish, deer, and bunnies take one look at his teeth, claws, and great big bear body and run away as fast as they can. One little bunny stays behind, watches Rufus carefully, and realizes that underneath all that big, furry, ferocious bear is someone who is sad and lonely. When Rufus whispers, “I want a hug,” Bunny
Velcro Kitten - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids
Velcro Kitten - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids Sep 28, 2026 14:01 Little Kitten loves yarn, sunshine, and naps—but most of all, she loves Mama Cat and does not want her to leave. When Little Kitten worries Mama might never come back, Mama teaches her a song and ties a string around her paw to remind her they are always connected. A sweet, funny story about separation anxiety, big feelings, and learning that love keeps us “tied at the heart.” Hey parents, here a
The Magic Word - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids
The Magic Word - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids Sep 21, 2026 13:57 Two royal twins eagerly follow a mysterious magician and are transformed into storks after ignoring one important warning. When a fit of laughter makes them forget the magic word, they discover how paying attention, thinking for themselves, and remembering what matters can save the day. This playful retelling of a folktale is filled with humor, adventure, and a satisfying twist that kids will love
The Little Lizard Who Woke Up the Sun - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids
The Little Lizard Who Woke Up the Sun - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids Sep 14, 2026 14:30 In this playful retelling of an Aztec folktale, Little Lizard wakes up to find that the sun has disappeared, and even though everyone else gives up, he keeps searching. When he finally finds the sun asleep inside a rock, Little Lizard brings all the animals together to help wake him up in the best way they can think of: with music, dancing, and a party. This story is a sweet reminder for children
The Unicorn Who Didn't Forget - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids
The Unicorn Who Didn't Forget - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids Sep 7, 2026 12:59 Glimmer is a unicorn who notices all the little amazing things around her, and every time she feels that bright happy wonder, her horn glows. At first the other unicorns think something is wrong with her, but when Channing finally slows down long enough to watch a moonflower bloom, his horn starts glowing too. Soon all the unicorns of Eidleweisse Mountain rediscover that the magic was there all al

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