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    Wink: Stories for Better BedtimesThe Belly Button Monster: A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids
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    The Belly Button Monster: A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids

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    Monsters can be scary, but Jimmy knows the silliest monster of all--the Belly Button Monster! When he wakes up one morning to see his belly button has gone missing, Jimmy has some problem-solving to do. Sometimes other people, and even ourselves, can leave us upset, but all sorts of problems can be faced when we make room for calm.

    Connection Tips: Parents, here are 4 Playful Ways to Think Through Emotions at Bedtime: 1) What are all the ways you can show "happy" in your face and body? 2) What are all the ways you can show "frustrated" in your face and body? 3) Relax your face and body when you and your child let go of the emotion, 4) Get close and breathe with your little one so they can experience what deep breathing feels and sounds like when following the breathing cues.

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    Monsters can be scary, but Jimmy knows the silliest monster of all--the Belly Button Monster! When he wakes up one morning to see his belly button has gone missing, Jimmy has some problem-solving to do. Sometimes other people, and even ourselves, can leave us upset, but all sorts of problems can be faced when we make room for calm.

    Connection Tips: Parents, here are 4 Playful Ways to Think Through Emotions at Bedtime: 1) What are all the ways you can show "happy" in your face and body? 2) What are all the ways you can show "frustrated" in your face and body? 3) Relax your face and body when you and your child let go of the emotion, 4) Get close and breathe with your little one so they can experience what deep breathing feels and sounds like when following the breathing cues.

    Credits: Wink is a production of BYUradio. Host: Steffani Raff. Producers: Wendy Folsom, Sam Payne, Brian Tanner and Kira VanDam. Post by Trent Reimschussel, DJ Cromarty, Kip Merrill, Finn Morrison. Guitar by Finn Morrison. Social Media by Kay Hendrickson.


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