No Cocomelon For You Tonight!

1. Pick 4–5 calm, nature- or story-driven shorts that feature soft voices, gentle music and soothing colors. For example:

   • Puffin Rock (5 min episodes of a young puffin exploring a quiet island)

   • Kipper the Dog (5 min of sweet, slow-paced adventures)

   • Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood (5 min “feel-good” life lessons in a calm, musical way)

   • Moominvalley (7–10 min episodes set in a dreamy, pastel world)

   • Tumble Leaf (6 min of quiet, nature-inspired play and discovery)

2. Line them up in advance on whatever device you use—Netflix, YouTube Kids playlists, or your TV’s “Favorites.” That way, there’s no frantic searching once sleepy heads hit the sofa.

3. Dim the lights and set the volume low (just enough to hear the gentle narration). This tricks little brains into “bedtime mode” and helps melatonin flow.

4. Limit screen-time to 15–20 minutes max. As soon as the last short ends, switch to a book, a lullaby or a snuggle routine. No “just one more” loop!

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Why It Works

• Predictability: Knowing exactly what comes next (and how many shows) eases anxiety and avoids that “I want more!” race condition.

• Low-stimulus: Soft art styles, nature sounds and slow storytelling keep the heart rate down and the mind from spinning.

• Routine: Screens become a clear cue: “When Puffin Rock ends, it’s time for sleepy snuggles.”