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The Secret Science of Calming Narratives: Why Kids Fall Asleep Faster with Stories

Photo showing how bedtime stories support a calming bedtime routine, helping children drift off peacefully.

Parents have known for generations that bedtime stories work like magic. Just a few minutes of reading aloud, and restless children suddenly relax, their eyes grow heavy, and sleep arrives naturally. But what makes bedtime stories so effective? Science now shows that calming narratives don’t just help children sleep, they influence brain activity, emotional regulation, […]