Wink: Stories for Better Bedtimes

Wink: Stories for Better Bedtimes

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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August 10, 2026 12 mins
EmmyLou is getting ready for her very first day of school, and because anything could happen, she packs her backpack with all sorts of very important “just in case” things, even an extra shoe. Her backpack gets so big and lumpy it can barely zip, but EmmyLou feels ready for anything. By the end of the day, she realizes she didn’t need most of it but there were a couple of things she brought that helped her me a go...
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Elephant woke up on a beautiful jungle day wishing he had a friend, but every animal he tried to greet got scared and ran away because he was so big. When a tiger jumped out to grab Pig, Elephant charged in to save him, and that’s when everyone finally saw that he wasn’t scary at all, just lonely and kind. By the time Elephant reached the watering hole, he had Pig beside him, monkeys on his back, mice on his tail, and m...
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Cat and Mouse make a big batch of Snickerdoodley Cinnamon Sugary Yummy Yum Yum Cookies, but while Cat naps, Mouse keeps sneaking tiny nibbles… until there are none left. When Cat discovers the empty jar, Mouse feels small and shaky—but chooses to tell the truth and make things right. With a fresh batch of cookies, and a warm hug they remember that everyone makes mistakes—and friends can always try again. Hey par...
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A curious girl who longs to see beyond her hill secretly rides a mysterious mechanical horse that transforms into a magical flying companion. Together, they journey into the sky where she bravely plucks a star and fills it with love to heal a sick boy far away. In the end, after seeing wonders across the world, she discovers that home is the most wonderful place of all. Hey parents, here are 4 ways to build attachment as you liste...
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A little monkey with big stories falls overboard in a storm and is rescued by a gentle dolphin, who listens patiently as the monkey invents silly stories about being the “King of the Monkeys.” As they travel to shore, the monkey slowly admits the truth: he isn’t important or famous, he just wants to be liked. This sweet, humorous story reassures children that they are lovable not because of status or performance, ...
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Caden and Johnny start out arguing because one wants to play superheroes and the other wants to play pirates, but everything changes when Johnny’s treasure map blows away and they have to work together to get it back. As they race after the map, their two different play ideas blend into one big adventure full of pirate ships, villains, superhero rescues, and laughter. In the end, they discover that being a good friend sometim...
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In this reimaging of a Chinese folktale four playful dragons hear the people crying on land for rain so their crops can grow. They are hungry and need rain. The dragons stop playing and carry water from the sea and release it as rain. But the rain isn’t enough to last. So the dragons choose to transform themselves into rivers. Their gift brings lasting water to the land, ensuring the people never go hungry again. Hey parents...
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Clara notices a strange blue light in her room and finds a tiny green alien who has landed on her bed in a little spaceship. Even though she cannot understand what he is saying, she keeps trying to help until she figures out that he wants a lullaby. After she teaches him the song, he happily flies away, as if he is taking a little piece of Earth’s bedtime comfort back home. Hey parents, here are 4 ways to build attachment as...
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An interactive bedtime story for kids about a curious fox who hears a mysterious boom in the forest and sets out to find it. He guesses all kinds of things it might be but when he finally pounces into a clearing, he discovers not a creature, but a strange round object; a drum. After getting bonked by falling acorns from two squirrels making the noise, Fox laughs and realizes he’s found a great new story. Hey parents, here ar...
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Little Troll refuses to take a bath no matter what Papa Troll tries, even though his smell is so terrible that flowers grow between his toes and forest animals faint. After many failed bribes and silly songs, Papa Troll gently asks what scares him and learns that the big pond makes Little Troll feel like he’ll be swallowed up. When Papa Troll suggests washing under a waterfall instead, Little Troll happily sings the scrubby s...
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Ami wants to find a very, very good friend, her grandmother tells her she must wear a wooden bowl on her head and never take it off if she wants to find one. Even when her family questions her and other children tease her, Ami keeps her promise. Ami isn't sure her grandma's advice is going to work until, a boy comes along who excepts her exactly as she is. Hey parents, here are 4 ways to build attachment as you listen to the story...
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Nate dreams of building a robot as big as a house, but each attempt falls short of the amazing creation he imagines. Even when he feels frustrated and wants to quit, he keeps trying, learning new skills and improving his designs with help from his dad. After years of perseverance, Nate finally builds the giant robot he always dreamed of, proving that determination and grit can turn big dreams into reality. Hey parents, here are 4 ...
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Everyone in the family is exhausted except for the baby, who refuses to sleep and is passed from her little brother to her sister, then to Mommy and finally to Daddy as each sings a playful song about what to do with her. No matter who holds her, the baby wiggles, giggles, and insists she wants to play. In the end, Daddy climbs into the crib and falls asleep, and the baby finally settles down beside him and drifts off to sleep too....
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In a colorful coral reef where everyone plays tag, Cedric the seahorse feels too slow to join in—until he introduces a new game called hide and seek. When Cedric’s natural camouflage makes him impossible to find, the reef learns that everyone belongs, just as they are. With playful underwater sound effects, positive messages about friendship, and a guided breathing exercise at the end, this story is perfect for winding ...
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Snatchasaurus keeps grabbing things he likes—lollipops, swings, brownies, even his teacher’s mustache—without thinking, leaving his classmates upset and confused. When his teacher explains that sometimes hands are faster than brains, Snatchasaurus realizes he’s been snatching without meaning to and learns a song to help him stop and think. Later, when he wants to grab a ball, he pauses, counts to three, and ...
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When Ibbity sets out to find the strongest thing in the world, he meets trees, wind, hills, and tigers — each stronger than the last, but none believe they are the strongest of all. The reimagined folk tale follows Ibbity's journey which leads him to find out the truth about curiosity and the power of asking questions. Followed by a guided mindfulness activity with breathing and tapping to help little ones settle into calm. ...
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Gertrude is a dragon who desperately wants to breathe fire like the others, but no matter how hard she tries, only flowers come out. Afraid she doesn’t belong, she faces the annual dragon celebration expecting rejection—only to discover that her flowers make the mountains more beautiful than flames ever could. In the end, Gertrude learns that being different is not a flaw, but a gift that makes the world brighter. This ...
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When Flossie the flamingo hatches under the moon, she decides she will fly there one day. She practices flying farther and farther—across a stream, a pond, a lake, and even through the night—but discovers she cannot reach the moon, no matter how hard she tries. Through deep breaths and reflection, Flossie learns that even if a dream changes, she is stronger because she tried. Hey parents, here are 4 ways to build attac...
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In this reimagined folktale from the Philippines a young boy eagerly goes to the market to buy ten coconuts for his mom and decides to run home to prove he can be fast. Each time he rushes, his cart crashes and the coconuts scatter, forcing him to gather and restack them again. By the time he finally arrives home just before sunset—tired but successful—he learns that hurrying an important job can actually slow you down....
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When Olive’s handmade birthday card disappears on the very day she needs it, young listeners follow her emotional journey from frustration to resilience. Perfect for a calming bedtime routine, this screen-free children’s podcast episode helps parents support emotional regulation, coping skills, and confidence at night. Hey parents, here are 4 ways to build attachment as you listen to the story together: 1) Hold your fi...
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