Episodes

  • TRAILER: Wink - Bedtime Stories

    TRAILER: Wink - Bedtime Stories
    Mar 24 2025
    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.
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    1 min
  • A Thousand Questions Before Bed: A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids

    A Thousand Questions Before Bed: A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids
    Sep 8 2025
    During a winter hibernation, Little Bear Cub can't fall asleep. Curious about the snowy world outside, he wakes up Mama Bear and explores the wonders of winter for the first time—chasing hares, slipping on ice, and asking endless questions about snow, frozen lakes, and missing berries. After many adventures and a promise of a bedtime story, Little Bear Cub finally falls asleep, leaving Mama Bear wide awake, wondering about all his questions. Hey parents, here are 4 ways to quiet our minds at bedtime: 1) Rub your hands together to warm them just like Mama Bear in the story and at the end of the episode. 2) Repeat the phrase, "Sorry, we're closed. Come back tomorrow," with your child when playing the Question Game. 3) Make up new rounds of the Question Game and take turns playing different roles with your child. 4) Practice breathing with your child and get close so they can sense what deep breathing feels and sounds like. For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Youtube, Instagram or Facebook. @ wink-bedtime-stories Wink is a production of BYUradio and is always ad and interruption free. Host: Steffani Raff. Producers: Wendy Folsom, Sam Payne, Brian Tanner and Kay Hendrickson. Post by DJ Cromarty. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson
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    13 mins
  • The Monster Dance: A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids

    The Monster Dance: A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids
    Sep 1 2025
    In this heartwarming bedtime story, join Sarah as she discovers that the “scary” monsters in her closet—Clyde and Mary—are anything but frightening. All they want is a friend! Through dancing, singing, and one very important snowman, this charming tale teaches kids about kindness, courage, and how being different doesn’t mean being scary. Hey parents, here are 4 ways to Build Connection at Bedtime: 1) Draw with your child and imagine having pink or blue skin or horns or something different than you have. 2) Stomp your feet and shake your hands as you model the monster dance for your child. 3) Make a plan to go to a place you've never been in search of new friends. 4) Model the horn breathing for your child. For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Youtube, Instagram or Facebook. @ wink-bedtime-stories Wink is a production of BYUradio and is always ad and interruption free. Host: Steffani Raff. Producers: Wendy Folsom, Sam Payne, Brian Tanner and Kay Hendrickson. Post by DJ Cromarty. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson
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    11 mins
  • The Cookie Puzzle: A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids

    The Cookie Puzzle: A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids
    Aug 25 2025
    In this sweet and heartwarming episode, join us for The Cookie Puzzle—a delightful story about a little girl named Abby who’s ready to bake cookies all by herself for the very first time. But when things don’t go as planned, Abby feels like she’s failed... until her mom helps her see the "mistake" in a whole new way. Hey parents, here are 4 ways to Risk Making Mistakes at Bedtime: 1) Can you show or tell your child a mistake you've made and ask for their help? 2) Tap your chest to make the time. 3) Try cooking something new with your child. 4) Breathe along with your child as you pretend to smell the cookies. For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Youtube, Instagram or Facebook. @ wink-bedtime-stories Wink is a production of BYUradio and is always ad and interruption free. Host: Steffani Raff. Producers: Wendy Folsom, Sam Payne, Brian Tanner and Kay Hendrickson. Post by DJ Cromarty. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson
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    12 mins
  • Dancing in the Moonlight: A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids

    Dancing in the Moonlight: A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids
    Aug 18 2025
    “Dancing in the Moonlight” is a calming bedtime tale where a little girl learns to be brave by watching animals dance under the stars. With soft rhythms, mindful breathing, and a heartwarming message, it’s the perfect way to end the day with peace and wonder. Hey Parents, here are four ways to try out new things at bedtime: 1) Say the dance rhythms of the different animals with your child. 2) Dance with your body or fingers just as the different animals dance. 3) Move your neck like Rhino and encourage your child to do the same. 4) Get close to your child when practicing the deep breathing so they can feel and hear what deep breathing feels and sounds like. For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Youtube, Instagram or Facebook. @ wink-bedtime-stories Wink is a production of BYUradio and is always ad and interruption free. Host: Steffani Raff. Producers: Wendy Folsom, Sam Payne, Brian Tanner and Kay Hendrickson. Post by DJ Cromarty. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson
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    14 mins
  • Big Problem for Little Frog: A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids

    Big Problem for Little Frog: A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids
    Aug 11 2025
    In this giggle-filled storytime episode, meet Tiddalick, a little frog, with big thirst! When he drinks up all the water in the Billabong, Kangaroo, Koala, and Emu must figure out how to get it back—without fighting. Will jokes, laughter, and sneezes save the day? Hey parents, here are 4 ways to lighten the mood at bedtime: 1) Make some deep belly laughs with your child as you laugh with big frog. 2) Repeat the different kinds of laughs with your child as you play the laughing game. 3) Yawn and stretch with your child when prompted. 4) Model the breathing technique for your child. Get close to your child when practicing the deep breathing so they can feel and hear what deep breathing feels and sounds like. For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Youtube, Instagram or Facebook. @ wink-bedtime-stories Wink is a production of BYUradio and is always ad and interruption free. Host: Steffani Raff. Producers: Wendy Folsom, Sam Payne, Brian Tanner and Kay Hendrickson. Post by DJ Cromarty. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson
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    14 mins
  • Penelope the Porcupine: A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids

    Penelope the Porcupine: A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids
    Aug 4 2025
    Penelope the Porcupine is a heartwarming story about a young porcupine named Penelope who becomes afraid of her prickly quills after one pokes her during a fall. She decides she wants to be "prickle-free" and asks her friends—Rabbit, Bear, and Fox—for help in removing them. Hey parents, here are 4 reassuring ways to explore worry at bedtime: 1) Get close to your child when practicing the deep breathing so they can feel and hear what deep breathing feels and sounds like. 2) Say the affirmations with your child. 3) Squeeze your muscles with your child when prompted. 4) Relax you muscles when prompted and sigh with your child. For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Youtube, Instagram or Facebook. @ wink-bedtime-stories Wink is a production of BYUradio and is always ad and interruption free. Host: Steffani Raff. Producers: Wendy Folsom, Sam Payne, Brian Tanner and Kay Hendrickson. Post by Kip Merrill. Guitar by Kip Merrill. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson
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    13 mins
  • The Fairy Godmother That Couldn't: A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids

    The Fairy Godmother That Couldn't: A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids
    Jul 28 2025
    In The Fairy Godmother Who Couldn’t, young Princess Poppy wishes she could grow up faster — but a hilariously well-meaning, wildly unskilled fairy godmother turns her wish into magical chaos. Through growing legs, runaway hair, and a bird-perching nose, Poppy learns that being little isn’t a problem — it’s part of the magic of who she is right now. This heartwarming, laugh-out-loud tale ends with a gentle mindfulness moment that helps children celebrate themselves just as they are. Parents, here are 4 ways to create a sense of play at bedtime: 1) Stretch your arms and legs out and curl into a ball with your child when prompted. 2) Give your child a hug when prompted. 3) Repeat the affirmations with your child. 4) Make simple magic wands with your child and wave them during the Fairy Godmother's song. For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Youtube, Instagram or Facebook. @ wink-bedtime-stories Wink is a production of BYUradio and is always ad and interruption free. Host: Steffani Raff. Producers: Wendy Folsom, Sam Payne, Brian Tanner and Kay Hendrickson. Post by Kip Merrill. Guitar by Kip Merrill. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson
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    14 mins