Join Co-Host Riane as she guides you through a simple yet powerful counting meditation to help you (and maybe your little ones) settle into a peaceful night’s sleep.

A Note from Riane:
I was six months pregnant, running on fumes, and trying to navigate my 21-month-old toddler weaning herself from breastfeeding. She had started refusing milk during the day but still wanted to nurse at night and during naps—more out of comfort than need.

One evening, when nothing seemed to soothe her, I started counting out loud. She stopped, looked at me like I’d just invented magic, and listened.

She loves counting (shoutout to Numberblocks), so this became our thing. We started counting to 10 on repeat until she’d fall asleep, then eventually worked our way up to 100. Turns out, the rhythm of counting calms me just as much as it does her. And real talk —counting is way easier than singing when you’re completely exhausted.

I made this recording to save my voice and support our bedtime routine. Now, I play it for us, and it’s a game-changer.

Sharing it here felt natural because if it works for me and my toddler, maybe it can help you too.

Peace and restful sleep.