The Birthday Card Mystery: A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids

The Birthday Card Mystery: A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids

From Wink: Stories for Better Bedtimes by BYUradio

March 30, 2026 · 14 min · Season 4 · Episode 2

About this episode

Olive's journey of resilience after her birthday card goes missing is explored in this calming bedtime story.

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 fingers up like ten candles on a birthday cake, when your child blows fold one finger down for each blow. 2) Model breathing deeply for your child. 3) Pretend to draw in the air together when your child is imagining their feelings. 4) Give your child a hug after blowing out all 10 candles at once. 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. Storyteller and writer: Steffani Raff. Producers: Wendy Folsom, Sam Payne, Brian Tanner and Kay Hendrickson. Post production by Trent Reimschussel, Kip Merrill, and Taehyeon (Ted) Kim. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson

People in this episode

Host: Steffani Raff

Topics covered

  • emotional regulation
  • coping skills
  • confidence
  • bedtime routine
  • children's stories

Keywords

  • birthday card
  • mindful story
  • children's podcast
  • emotional journey
  • bedtime connection

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Organizations: BYUradio

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