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Wink: Stories for Better BedtimesCat and Mouse - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids
13 minSeason 5Episode 7

Cat and Mouse - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids

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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 parents, here are 4 ways to build attachment as you listen to the story together:

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© BYUradioLength 13 min27 July 2026Season 5Episode 7BedtimeStoriesMindfulnessUSAStory

TRAILER: Wink - Bedtime Stories

TRAILER: Wink - Bedtime Stories

This is a serialised ongoing story, so jumping in at episode 10, for example, could confuse matters.

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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 parents, here are 4 ways to build attachment as you listen to the story together:

1.) Invite you child to smell cinnamon.

2.) Model the breathing exercise with your child.

3.) Actively listen to the cat purring with your child.

4.) Make Snickerdoodle cookies with your child (but not at bedtime).

For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Youtube, Instagram or Facebook. @ wink-bedtime-stories or on our Substack - Parenting with Wink: Bedtime Stories and Beyond. https://winkbedtimestories.substack.com/publish/post/190425474?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fdrafts

Wink is a production of BYUradio and is always ad and interruption free. Storyteller and writer: Steffani Raff. Producers: Wendy Folsom, Sam Payne, Brian Tanner and Kay Hendrickson. Post Production by Trent Reimschussel, Kip Merrill, and Gracie Davis. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson and Roman Russell.


© BYUradio |Original Episode URL. The content, artwork and advertising within this podcast is not owned or affiliated with Sound Carrot and remain the property of their respective owners.


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