Podcasts about Bedtime

Dragon joins Brianna, Helen, and Rogelio as they paint. Dragon tries to capture the sunset, but it just isn't quite right.

Unwind with calm bedtime reading created to support sleep and ease insomnia as we explore the sombrero together. This calm bedtime reading offers a gentle, steady rhythm that helps quiet racing thoughts, inviting sleep while providing comfort for insomnia and restless nights as Benjamin takes a peaceful, educational look at the sombrero, sharing its history, meaning, and cultural significance in a soothing, unhurried way. You'll learn something new while relaxing, guided by a warm cadence with no whispering, just calm, fact-filled education designed to ease stress, soften anxiety, and help you drift off naturally at the end of the day. Settle in, press play, and let gentle curiosity guide you toward rest. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Sombrero, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sombrero), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With OMR taking a break over Christmas, I thought I'd use this opportunity to introduce you to some of my other shows you may not have discovered yet.In 2024, I created Mysteries at Bedtime — a show designed for those who enjoy a good mysterie before drifting off to sleep. So here's one of our most popular episodes to date. If you enjoy it, why not check out more available right now.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In the quiet village of Dodleston, Cheshire, a bizarre and baffling mystery began unfolding in 1984. Ken Webster, a schoolteacher, was working on a BBC Micro computer when strange messages began to appear—written in an archaic form of English, and allegedly sent by someone living in the year 1541. The messages continued over the following months, becoming more elaborate and unnerving. Later, new messages arrived this time from someone claiming to live in the year 2109, warning of unseen forces manipulating time itself.Known today as the Dodleston Messages, this case remains one of the strangest examples of alleged time slip communication in modern paranormal lore. Was it an elaborate hoax, a psychological trick… or genuine contact across centuries? In this episode of Mysteries at Bedtime, we examine the digital trail, the witness accounts, and the unanswered questions behind one of Britain's most haunting tech-era mysteries.EARLY AND AD FREE ACCESS: for as little as $1.69 a week!Apple + HEREPatreon and find us on Facebook here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A peacock wants to be the perfect prince, but starts to see the world different;y when he meets a young kea princess.Written especially for this podcast by Alice.  If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review.  And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you.  Animal Tales Books!Collections of Animal Tales children's stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJQZ9C9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi Become a PREMIUM SubscriberYou can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.   Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you!  You can find more Animal Tales at https://www.spreaker.com/show/animal-tales-the-kids-story-podcastA Note About The AdvertsIn order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice.We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you're concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Spotify, in particular, has proven problematic in the past, for both inappropriate adverts and the volume at which the adverts play. If you find this happening, please let Spotify know via their Facebook customer care page. As creators, we want your child's experience to be a pleasurable one. Running adverts is necessary to allow us to operate, but please do consider the premium subscription service as an alternative – it's advert free.

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Tonight, Pepe the penguin learns how to overcome his fears when he tries swimming for the first time.Narrated by: Kristen PaulWritten by: Laila WeirWelcome to Snuggle! The best kid's story-telling podcast. Enter a cozy world of imagination perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or any time you want to embark on an enchanting adventure. Our cozy stories present a wide selection of calming tales for not just kids and toddlers, but for the whole family too! Enjoy some relaxing family time every day, when the children can parents can snuggle up together and venture into imaginative worlds, fairy tales, and other heartwarming stories. Develop deeper connections when you make Snuggle stories a routine at bedtime or anytime!Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠slumberstudios.com/snuggle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To enjoy ad-free listening and exclusive bonus episodes, start your 7-day free trial of Snuggle Premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://snuggle.supercast.com/⁠

Hero, something is happening beneath Dormere.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Deep underground, silver-lined tunnels pulse with an energy we don't understand. The Knucklers' parents say they can help us unlock our powers. Mr. Honeybee doesn't trust them. Roger Robot is on high alert. Warpino has theories, but even he's baffled.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              And just when we think we're ahead of the mystery— Someone hacks my BattleBuzz helmet. Now we're walking straight into the unknown, with allies we're not sure we can trust and a power we don't fully understand. But you and I? We never back down.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Drift off with a calm bedtime reading about the 1980 film Airplane!, designed to support sleep and ease insomnia through gentle, unhurried storytelling. This calm bedtime reading helps quiet the mind at night, offering a peaceful way to relax into sleep if insomnia or restless nights tend to keep you awake, while Benjamin softly explores the background, humor, and cultural impact of the film in a soothing, steady cadence. In this episode, you can learn something new while unwinding, with no whispering or special techniques, just calm, educational reading meant to slow your thoughts. This episode is ideal for easing stress, reducing anxiety, and creating a comforting bedtime routine during restless nights. Press play, get comfortable, and let the gentle facts carry you toward rest. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Airplane!, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airplane!), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a taster of our new Premium-only story.  To hear it in full, please join our Premium Subscription service. Become a PREMIUM SubscriberYou can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (every Friday) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available. You can find more Animal Tales at https://www.spreaker.com/show/animal-tales-the-kids-story-podcastA Note About The AdvertsIn order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice.We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you're concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Spotify, in particular, has proven problematic in the past, for both inappropriate adverts and the volume at which the adverts play. If you find this happening, please let Spotify know via their Facebook customer care page. As creators, we want your child's experience to be a pleasurable one. Running adverts is necessary to allow us to operate, but please do consider the premium subscription service as an alternative – it's advert free.

Hello from the Classic Children's Story podcast. We bring you narrations of classic children's stories of all kinds to keep your young ones entertained, read by a professional voice actress. The themes range from animal stories to stories that teach, to classic favourites like Tom Thumb, Red Riding Hood and more.Today we've got an original New Year story of a little rabbit, PoPo who has a special wish for the new year. It's a very gentle, and heartwarming tale. Have a listen and see what happens. Music from Dreamland - Aakash Gandhi       So, cuddle up to your little ones, settle in, and enjoy.   Visit us on Instagram at “sleepstories_fairytales_4kids ”.  Visit us on BlueSky at - @sleepstories4kids.bsky.socialIf you'd like to help support our work, & buy us a yummy coffee or a cuppa, please pop over to  ko-fi.com/sleepstoriesandfairytales4kids, we've got some thoughtful rewards for our supporters.   You'll also find a lot of cute things, videos and artwork. We also have a membership club, where the members will receive a shoutout, and have access to videos recorded exclusively for the members.     Visit us at,  ko-fi.com/sleepstoriesandfairytales4kids   Want to hear more stories? Our Subscribers Club offers a selection of special stories recorded only for the members. You can tell which those are because you'll see a nice orange label with a crown next to those episode titles. Our Supporters Club via Spreaker: spreaker.com/podcast/classic-children-s-story-podcast--4219679/support    AND … If you'd like to watch some stories read by us on video, why not visit our YouTube Channel – “Sleep Stories and Classic Fairy Tales For Kids” - dedicated to making videos that entertain & empower kids with stories, affirmations, tapping (EFT) etc. And, you'll also find stories, riddle quizzes, elearning videos, songs and more. They're all lovingly and enthusiastically read on-camera for kids – https://www.youtube.com/@SleepStoriesandFairyTales4U    AND, exciting news ... we now have a website of stories, riddles, positive affirmations for kids and more. It's here - www.sleepstoriesandfairytales4kids.com Be sure to pop by and read the new original stories!

Send us a fan message!THE SNOW QUEEN by Hans Christian AndersenA classic story from Denmark. When a hobgoblin's enchanted mirror results in a a young boy being kidnapped by the evil Snow Queen, only one thing can save him - love. MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBE  We'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to our channel! FREE READ-ALONG BOOKS! Learning to read is fun with our free downloadable read-along books. You can follow the words while you listen to your favourite Magical Storybook: English Nanny Bedtime Stories by clicking here -> FREE DOWNLOADABLE READ-ALONG BOOKS.The music: The music: All music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ And llicensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://incompetech.com/Midnight Meeting by Kevin MacLeodIndustrial Music Box by Kevin MacLeodPoison Apple by Quincas Moreira Mermaid by Kevin MacLeodLaid Back Guitars by Kevin MacLeodAtlantean Twilight by Kevin MacLeodCall to Adventure - Comedy by Kevin MacLeodAlchemists Tower by Kevin MacLeodHidden Agenda by Kevin MacLeod Pooka by Kevin MacLeodSovereign by Kevin MacLeodEvil March by Kevin MacLeodArcadia - Wonders by Kevin MacLeod Support the showwww.magical-storybook.com

❌ "New Year, New You" ❌                                                                                                                       ✅ "Grow through, what you go through!" ✅                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Listen to this FULL STORY on:

Relax with calm bedtime reading designed to support sleep and ease insomnia through gentle learning. This peaceful bedtime reading blends calm facts and soothing rhythm to help your mind slow down for sleep, even on nights shaped by insomnia. Tonight's episode explores the history, cultural roots, and basic structure of lacrosse, offering something interesting to learn while your body unwinds. Benjamin's steady, reassuring cadence makes it easy to relax without whispering or hypnosis—just calm, fact-filled education meant to quiet racing thoughts. This episode is ideal for listeners dealing with insomnia, stress, anxiety, or restless nights, inviting you to press play, get comfortable, and drift off naturally. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Lacrosse, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lacrosse), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With OMR taking a break over Christmas, I thought I'd use this opportunity to introduce you to some of my other shows you may not have discovered yet.In 2023, I created Crime at Bedtime — a show designed for those who enjoy a good crime story before drifting off to sleep. So here's one of our most popular episodes to date. If you enjoy it, why not check out the almost 150 episodes available right now?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In 2008, nine-year-old Shannon Matthews vanished on her way home from school, sparking one of Britain's largest ever missing child hunts. For 24 days the nation searched, prayed, and donated. But when Shannon was found alive less than a mile from home, the truth was more shocking than anyone imagined. This is the story of betrayal, manipulation, and the mother who staged her daughter's disappearance.EARLY AND AD FREE ACCESS: for as little as $1.69 a week!Apple + HEREPatreon and find us on Facebook here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

❌ "New Year, New You" ❌ ✅ "Grow through, what you go through!" ✅Join me, Mrs. Honeybee, as I gather everyone under twinkling stars to ring in another new year in the Honeybee Neighborhood. Each neighbor proudly adds their share to the Time Treasure chest—celebrating moments of growth, joy, challenge, triumph, and adventure. With fireworks lighting up the nighttime sky, we all look forward to another year full of infinite possibilities.And more time we get to spend with YOU! 

❌ "New Year, New You" ❌ ✅ "Grow through, what you go through!" ✅Join me, Mrs. Honeybee, as I gather everyone under twinkling stars to ring in another new year in the Honeybee Neighborhood. Each neighbor proudly adds their share to the Time Treasure chest—celebrating moments of growth, joy, challenge, triumph, and adventure. With fireworks lighting up the nighttime sky, we all look forward to another year full of infinite possibilities.And more time we get to spend with YOU! 

A shy silverback gorilla discovers a place of wonders. Written especially for this podcast by Alice.  If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review.  And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you.  Animal Tales Books! Collections of Animal Tales children's stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJQZ9C9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi Become a PREMIUM Subscriber You can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.   Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you!  You can find more Animal Tales at https://www.spreaker.com/show/animal-tales-the-kids-story-podcastA Note About The AdvertsIn order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice.We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you're concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Spotify, in particular, has proven problematic in the past, for both inappropriate adverts and the volume at which the adverts play. If you find this happening, please let Spotify know via their Facebook customer care page. As creators, we want your child's experience to be a pleasurable one. Running adverts is necessary to allow us to operate, but please do consider the premium subscription service as an alternative – it's advert free.

New Year's Eve, 1997. Hundreds of partygoers pack into Furneaux Lodge in New Zealand's remote Marlborough Sounds. By morning, two young friends – Ben Smart and Olivia Hope – have vanished after stepping from a water taxi onto a stranger's yacht. They are never seen again. In this Crime at Bedtime episode, we walk carefully through one of New Zealand's most controversial murder cases: the disappearance of Ben and Olivia and the conviction of Scott Watson. We follow the movements of that final night, the mystery man on the yacht, the massive search, the forensic hair evidence, and the witness identifications that helped secure a guilty verdict – along with the doubts and challenges that have followed ever since. Told in a calm, measured way for listening at night, this episode lays out the key facts so you can decide what you make of the Scott Watson case.Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details hereSubscribe to Crime at Bedtimes Youtube channel HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Relax with a calm bedtime reading designed to support sleep and ease insomnia, offering a peaceful bedtime reading that creates space for rest and comfort at the end of the day. In this episode, Benjamin explores the idea of home through a simple, educational reading that lets you learn something new while slowly unwinding, using a steady, soothing cadence with no whispering, just relaxed, fact-filled narration to help your mind settle. This calming experience is ideal for easing insomnia, reducing stress, and soothing anxiety as you prepare for sleep, so press play, get comfortable, and allow yourself to drift off naturally. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Home, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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With her owners away, a Highland cow goes out to play.Written especially for this podcast by Alice.  If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review.  And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you.  Animal Tales Books!Collections of Animal Tales children's stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJQZ9C9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpiBecome a PREMIUM SubscriberYou can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.   Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you!  You can find more Animal Tales at https://www.spreaker.com/show/animal-tales-the-kids-story-podcastA Note About The AdvertsIn order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice.We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you're concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Spotify, in particular, has proven problematic in the past, for both inappropriate adverts and the volume at which the adverts play. If you find this happening, please let Spotify know via their Facebook customer care page. As creators, we want your child's experience to be a pleasurable one. Running adverts is necessary to allow us to operate, but please do consider the premium subscription service as an alternative – it's advert free.

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Drift off with a calm bedtime reading about Boxing Day, designed for sleep and anyone facing insomnia after busy holidays. Relax with a calm bedtime reading that supports sleep, gently easing insomnia as the history and traditions unfold, all in one peaceful flow. In this episode, Benjamin explores the origins of Boxing Day, its connection to Saint Stephen's Day, and the way charitable customs evolved into modern traditions, shared in a soothing, unhurried cadence that helps your thoughts slow down. You can learn something new while you relax, with no whispering—just peaceful, fact-filled education meant to quiet the mind. This gentle approach can be especially comforting for insomnia, stress, and anxious thoughts that tend to linger at night. Press play, get comfortable, and let the calm rhythm guide you softly toward rest. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Boxing Day and Saint Stephen's Day, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_Day, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Stephen%27s_Day), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Title: Calming Natural Storm Ambience to Help You Relax Before BedtimeDescription:In this episode, we immerse ourselves in the soothing sounds of a natural storm to help you unwind and prepare for a restful night. Discover how the gentle rhythm of rain and distant thunder can ease your mind, reduce stress, and create the perfect atmosphere for relaxation before bedtime. We also share tips on how to incorporate storm ambience into your nightly routine to enhance your sleep quality and overall well-being.Take a moment tonight to let the calming storm sounds wash over you—it's a simple way to find peace amidst the day's chaos.Join us next time as we continue exploring peaceful sounds and techniques to support your calm and relaxation journey.DISCLAIMER

Here's a taster of our new Premium-only story.  To hear it in full, please join our Premium Subscription service. Become a PREMIUM SubscriberYou can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (every Friday) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available. You can find more Animal Tales at https://www.spreaker.com/show/animal-tales-the-kids-story-podcastA Note About The AdvertsIn order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice.We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you're concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Spotify, in particular, has proven problematic in the past, for both inappropriate adverts and the volume at which the adverts play. If you find this happening, please let Spotify know via their Facebook customer care page. As creators, we want your child's experience to be a pleasurable one. Running adverts is necessary to allow us to operate, but please do consider the premium subscription service as an alternative – it's advert free.

Especially for Christmas, here's a repeat of one of our earlier Christmas stories. Written especially for this podcast by Simon.  If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review.  And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you.  Animal Tales Books!Collections of Animal Tales stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJQZ9C9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi Become a PREMIUM SubscriberYou can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.   Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you!  You can find more Animal Tales at https://www.spreaker.com/show/animal-tales-the-kids-story-podcastA Note About The AdvertsIn order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice.We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you're concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Spotify, in particular, has proven problematic in the past, for both inappropriate adverts and the volume at which the adverts play. If you find this happening, please let Spotify know via their Facebook customer care page. As creators, we want your child's experience to be a pleasurable one. Running adverts is necessary to allow us to operate, but please do consider the premium subscription service as an alternative – it's advert free.

Relax with calm bedtime reading designed to ease you into sleep while gently supporting insomnia relief. This peaceful bedtime reading combines calm facts and steady narration to help quiet the mind and invite rest as you prepare for sleep. In this episode, Benjamin explores the world of snowboarding, tracing its origins, evolution, and place in winter sports culture, allowing you to learn something new while unwinding. His slow, soothing cadence is ideal for drifting off naturally, offering calm, fact-filled bedtime reading created to help with insomnia, stress, and anxious thoughts. Settle in, press play, and let your thoughts soften as sleep gradually takes over. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Snowboarding, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowboarding), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A quokka in Australia decides she'd like to experience Christmas in the snow.Written especially for this podcast by Alice.  If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review.  And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you.  Animal Tales Books!Collections of Animal Tales children's stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJQZ9C9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi Become a PREMIUM SubscriberYou can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.   Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you!  You can find more Animal Tales at https://www.spreaker.com/show/animal-tales-the-kids-story-podcastA Note About The AdvertsIn order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice.We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you're concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Spotify, in particular, has proven problematic in the past, for both inappropriate adverts and the volume at which the adverts play. If you find this happening, please let Spotify know via their Facebook customer care page. As creators, we want your child's experience to be a pleasurable one. Running adverts is necessary to allow us to operate, but please do consider the premium subscription service as an alternative – it's advert free.

Episode Title: Peaceful Rain Ambience to Reduce Stress Before BedtimeDescription:In this episode, we immerse ourselves in the soothing sounds of gentle rain to help ease stress and promote relaxation before sleep. Discover how the calming rhythm of rain can create a peaceful atmosphere, making it easier to unwind after a busy day. We also share tips on using rain sounds as part of your nightly routine to improve your sleep quality and mental calmness.Take a few moments tonight to breathe deeply, listen to the tranquil rain, and allow yourself to drift into restful sleep. These simple practices can bring much-needed peace to your evenings.Stay tuned for more episodes designed to support your journey toward relaxation and calm.DISCLAIMER

Especially for Christmas, here's a repeat of one of our earlier Christmas stories. Written especially for this podcast by Alice.  If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review.  And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you.  Animal Tales Books!Collections of Animal Tales stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJQZ9C9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi Become a PREMIUM SubscriberYou can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.   Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you!  You can find more Animal Tales at https://www.spreaker.com/show/animal-tales-the-kids-story-podcastA Note About The AdvertsIn order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice.We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you're concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Spotify, in particular, has proven problematic in the past, for both inappropriate adverts and the volume at which the adverts play. If you find this happening, please let Spotify know via their Facebook customer care page. As creators, we want your child's experience to be a pleasurable one. Running adverts is necessary to allow us to operate, but please do consider the premium subscription service as an alternative – it's advert free.

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Drift off with calm bedtime reading designed to support sleep and ease insomnia through gentle learning. This soothing episode blends calm facts and bedtime reading rhythms to help quiet the mind, encourage sleep, and soften the edges of insomnia. Settle in as Benjamin peacefully explores the history and traditions of gingerbread, sharing how this spiced treat traveled across cultures and centuries. You can relax while still learning something interesting, all delivered in Benjamin's steady, comforting cadence. There is no whispering here, just calm, fact-filled reading meant to ease stress, anxiety, and restless nights. Press play, get comfortable, and allow your thoughts to slow as you drift gently toward rest. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Gingerbread, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gingerbread), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recovering from the holidays can feel unexpectedly heavy for moms… even after schedules finally slow. In this final episode of 2025, and the culmination of the Anti-Overwhelm Holiday Series, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC reflects on what this season asked of moms, why the week between Christmas and New Year's can feel emotionally off, and how investing in yourself is not indulgent, but instead an essential piece in parenting, regulation, and long-term well-being.This episode offers a gentle close to the year, permission to rest during the break, and reassurance that support is available when you're ready, without pressure or urgency.EPISODE DESCRIPTIONA concise reflection on the Anti-Overwhelm Holiday Series and the core themes moms resonated with mostWhy the week between Christmas and New Year's often feels strange, emotional, or unsettling… even when life slows down externallyA powerful reframe: this week is for integration, not intentionA relatable reminder to invest in yourself, including a light, honest take on self-investment and careWhat coaching actually looks like in real life - practical tools that help moms pause, regulate, and respond instead of reactWhy regulated parenting, repair, and emotional modeling matter for kids and help break generational patternsA compassionate look ahead to 2026 using quarterly goals instead of pressure-filled resolutionsTUNE IN TO LEARNWhy Feeling Exhausted After The Holidays Is Normal, Not A Personal FailureHow Moms Can Use The Week Between Christmas And New Year's As A Landing SpaceWhat It Really Means To Invest In Yourself Without GuiltHow Coaching Supports Everyday Parenting Moments - Mornings, Bedtime, Transitions, And MeltdownsWhy Emotional Regulation And Repair Create Long-Term Benefits For KidsHow To Think About The New Year In A Way That Feels Supportive, Not StressfulTAKEAWAY MESSAGEYou don't need to use this break to catch up, reinvent yourself, or plan your entire year. You're allowed to rest, soften, and let this be a pause. And when you're ready, whether through coaching support, in-person spaces for moms beginning in January, or simply continuing to listen, you don't have to do motherhood alone.Send us a textSupport the show120 COPING SKILLShttps://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast-120copingskillsGET THE MUSE HEADBAND AT A DISCOUNT!https://choosemuse.com/freetobemindfulUse this link to get 15% off your total when you purchase the amazing brain sensing headband that tells you when you're in a meditative state and guides you to improve your practice.LET'S STAY CONNECTED:

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What if 2026 is the year you finally feel so freaking good in your life and marriage — not because anything "dramatic" happened, but because you changed the way you show up in your world? Imagine this... ✨ You pull into the driveway and your husband comes out to help — without you asking. ✨ Holiday plans don't feel like a battlefield, but a calm, connected conversation. ✨ Bedtime ends in peace, not snapping or resentment. ✨ You feel seen, supported, and safe — not drained, not over-functioning, not carrying everyone else's emotional load. And imagine doing all of that without a divorce, a miracle, or a personality transplant... just a new way of being more– you. Inside this episode, I break down the emotional backpack you've been carrying since childhood — the stones you picked up from mom, dad, siblings, teachers, and now from your partner and kids — and how to finally put it down so your marriage, motherhood, and inner world can breathe again. Here's what you'll take away:✔️ The "invisible backpack" that explains why you feel exhausted no matter how much you do ✔️ How over-functioning is quietly suffocating your marriage — and what shifts everything ✔️ Why communication habits (even tiny things) determine emotional safety in your relationship ✔️ How childhood conditioning shapes your marriage today — and how to break the cycle ✔️ The boundary-setting framework to protect your peace during holidays, family visits, and daily life ✔️ Why healing isn't just possible — it's a skill you can learn This episode is your permission to want more... and your roadmap to getting it.   Find me here:

The humans are up to something, and the animals in the barn can't figure out what it is.Written especially for this podcast by Simon.  If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review.  And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you.  Animal Tales Books!Collections of Animal Tales children's stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJQZ9C9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi Become a PREMIUM SubscriberYou can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.   Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you!  You can find more Animal Tales at https://www.spreaker.com/show/animal-tales-the-kids-story-podcastA Note About The AdvertsIn order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice.We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you're concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Spotify, in particular, has proven problematic in the past, for both inappropriate adverts and the volume at which the adverts play. If you find this happening, please let Spotify know via their Facebook customer care page. As creators, we want your child's experience to be a pleasurable one. Running adverts is necessary to allow us to operate, but please do consider the premium subscription service as an alternative – it's advert free.

Reading from my new book Wildflowers Praying at Midnight, released December, 2025. This piece begins with: Ukuzola. Calm now. Here is our medicine.... All of my books are available at booksellers worldwide and at my website. Birthing Life personal phone sessions, book specials, Substack journal, apparel, poetic keynotes and talks, and book/poetry readings are available at my website. Thank you for posting your copies and readings of my books and writings, tagging #jaiyajohn, encouraging others to purchase, and sharing online book reviews. My whole heart cries Grateful. jaiyajohn.com...                   Send us a textSupport the show

Relax with calm bedtime reading designed to support sleep and ease insomnia through gentle, educational storytelling. This calm bedtime reading blends architecture and sleep-friendly pacing, offering a peaceful way to quiet the mind during insomnia or restless nights. In this episode, Benjamin slowly explores the history, philosophy, and defining features of Brutalist architecture, from its raw concrete forms to its postwar ideals. You'll learn something new while unwinding, as each fact is delivered in a steady, soothing cadence that's perfect for winding down. There's no whispering here, just calm, fact-filled bedtime reading meant to relax your thoughts and guide you toward sleep. This episode is ideal for listeners dealing with insomnia, nighttime anxiety, or stress who want something interesting yet gentle to focus on. Settle in, press play, and let your breathing slow as the words drift by. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Brutalist architecture, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brutalist_architecture), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Modern life often feels like a constant juggling act. We rush from one activity to the next, collapse into bed exhausted, and wake up only to do it all again.No wonder so many families feel disconnected — even when they're doing:All. The. Right. Things…School drop-offs. Work. Homework. Dinner. Laundry. Practices. Bedtime. Repeat.From the outside it can look like a life that's “working”… and yet on the inside, something can still feel missing...Like the togetherness gets lost in the logistics.So in this week's episode, I share one of the most meaningful practices we've brought into our family life: creating a family creed.Not as a rigid set of rules.Not as something to moralize or lecture our children with. But as a living set of shared values — values we try to embody, reinforce, and return to in everyday moments and decisions.In the episode, I walk you through seven core values that shape how we live together as a family.How we respond when someone makes a mistake.How we meet grumpiness and overwhelm.How we relate to learning and growth.How we approach problems.How we voice complaints without harming each other.How we repair quickly when someone's feelings are hurt.And how we keep kindness at the center — even in hard moments.What surprised me most is this: we didn't just create these values… over time, they began shaping us.They started influencing our tone, our choices, our priorities, and the emotional “air” in our home.If you've been craving more purpose, belonging, meaning, or connection in your family — or if you're simply tired of surviving from one busy week to the next — this episode is an invitation to pause and reflect.You'll also find a gentle, practical guidance for how you might begin creating your own family values or creed in a way that feels authentic and sustainable — not overwhelming.And if this episode offers you even a small moment of clarity — a sentence that lingers, a value that resonates, or a desire to start a conversation at your own kitchen table — it has done its job.You don't have to create anything perfectly or all at once. These things grow slowly, through shared moments, honest conversations, and the values you choose to live — not just talk about.Wherever you and your family are right now, it's a good place to begin.Oh—and if you have something you're navigating and would love my take on it...

Screens often show up as gifts—but they come with big questions. In this episode, we talk honestly about kids' tech, family values, and how to decrease those overwhelming tantrums over tech. If you're focused on raising confident kids while keeping tech in its place, this episode will support you. If you have struggled to know where to set boundaries on tech, this will give you those clear guardrails.  By the time you finish listening, you'll learn:Why boredom supports creativity and listening (how to get kids to listen without more rules)What's happening in the brain when games and apps rely on constant rewardsHow kind and firm parenting reduces screen-related power strugglesWhy not all screens are equal—and what to watch out forHow positive discipline and clear limits protect sleep, mood, and attentionNeed SCREEN-FREE ideas? We got you!

Welcome into the Young Dad Podcast — whether you're outside grilling, mowing the lawn, changing dirty diapers, or maybe you got a moment to sit back and relax — thanks for being here and thanks for tuning in.Today, I'm joined by Randall Strain — Air Force veteran, father of two, children's author, and the founder of Neil Marie Publishing. By day he's a traveling salesman; by night, he's a storyteller on a mission to help parents stay connected through the power of bedtime stories. His journey from writing goofy tales in hotel rooms to publishing books for families — and his mission to get them into foster homes — is one you won't want to miss.Grab your juice box, grab a snack, and let's jump in.Randall, thank you so much for joining us today — your story is an incredible reminder of how small acts of connection can make a big difference.Listeners — you can check out Randall's work and his mission at:

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