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A chance to sleep perchance to dream



What do Poodles, Pomeranians, kids and sleep have in common?

They are the perfect combination for a new season of LiSTNR’s Bedtime Explorers, and with 28 million downloads and counting, tonight is the night to start listening, and sleeping!

Whether your grand child’s favourite puppy pal is a loving Labrador, a cheeky Pug, a curious Poodle, a daring Dachshund or an independent Afghan Hound, in season 11 of the beloved children’s meditation podcast, Bedtime Explorers Puppy Pals, they can drift to dreamtime learning all about host Amy Taylor-Kabbaz’s favourite furry friends.

The multi award-winning Bedtime Explorers podcast, renowned for helping children drift into a peaceful night’s sleep, is loved by children and families all around the world. In season 11, which features 10 episodes and is exclusive and free on LiSTNR, mindfulness coach, Amy Taylor-Kabbaz talks about dogs and their different characters, and how kids can channel these.

Episode one is all about the Labrador and how these puppy pals are loving and helpful, with Amy suggesting, “Let’s be helpful and kind and full of love like our Puppy Pal, the Labrador.”

The Border Collie is featured in episode two as inclusive, playful and full of fun, the Blue Heeler as loyal, the German Shepherd as strong, brave and protective, the Poodle as smart and curious, the Dachshund as positive and energetic, and the Afghan Hound as independent and loving.

In each episode Amy gently guides children in how they can be just like their favourite puppy pals, as they wind down and prepare for sleep.

LiSTNR Original Podcasts Head of Kids Entertainment and Parenting, and Executive Producer of Bedtime Explorer Puppy Pals, Lorna Clarkson, said: “Our children’s content is designed to help families as they move through their daily and nightly routines. Consistent and reliable sleep routines remain a major issue for families with young children. In this new season of Bedtime Explorers Puppy Pals, we gently calm children into sleep while helping them to recognise and channel the wonderful character traits of their beloved canine pets.”

Head to – play.listnr.com/podcast/bedtime-explorers-puppy-pals

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