Breath is life! If you want to practice mindfulness, focus on your breathing because it’s always happening right now. Today’s story does not have much movement, instead we are going to do a few breathing exercises (including Darth Vader breathing!) during our guided imagery! 

Our Darth Vader breathing is inspired by pranayama breathing. Here are a couple of videos if older children or adults are interested in learning more!

Pranayama - Full Yogic Breath Explained (Pranayama Breathing Exercise Class)https://youtu.be/oFR_zlbLnY4

The Science of Yogic Breathing by Sundar Balasubramanian (TEDxCharleston)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIfwbEvXtwo

Do you have a kindness club or something similar in your school? Do you do random acts of kindness with your family or friends? We’d love to hear from you and what you do! You can contact us on our Facebook page (Bedtime FM), Twitter (@peaceoutpodcast), on Instagram (@peaceoutstories), or [email protected]!  

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Peace Out was created and hosted by Chanel Tsang, and produced by Rob Griffiths at Bedtime FM.

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What’s the difference between a meteoroid, meteor, and meteorite? Find out in our latest relaxation story where we match each to a yoga pose and breathing exercise.

Feed your brain while you relax!

Space information from today’s episode can be found at these sites:

Meteors & Meteorites: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/asteroids-comets-and-meteors/meteors-and-meteorites/in-depth/

Asteroid or Meteor: What's the Difference?: https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/asteroid-or-meteor/en/ 

What is an Asteroid Belt?: http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/ask/185-What-is-the-asteroid-belt- 

Check out these videos explaining the difference between meteoroids, meteors, and meteroites, both about 3 minutes long. 

This one was created by educator Sondra Pruitt. It has some lovely music to it!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qVw1nILDBc

“DEMYSTIFIED: What’s the difference between meteoroids, meteors, and meteorites?” by Encyclopaedia Britannica  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXfjUxdzqBY

This season we’re heading out to space, and with that, we are introducing a new feature: SafeSPACE. If your child would like to share where/who/what their safe, happy, or calm space is, please send in a recording of them, picture, or message to [email protected] or on our Facebook page @bedtimefm or Twitter @peaceoutpodcast. We’d love to hear what makes them feel this way and why and we’ll share it on a future episode or on our social media!

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Today we learn about the importance of folding laundry! ;) We also talk about why it’s important to get a good night’s sleep!

Here’s Commander Chris Hadfield explaining how astronauts sleep on the International Space Station where there’s no gravity! https://youtu.be/UyFYgeE32f0

An TIME article on REM sleep and the importance of dreaming:http://time.com/4970767/rem-sleep-dreams-health/

We also got some information here:https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Understanding-Sleep

This season we’re heading out to space, and with that, we are introducing a new feature: SafeSPACE. If your child would like to share where/who/what their safe, happy, or calm space is, please send in a recording of them, picture, or message to

[email protected] or on our Facebook page @bedtimefm or Twitter @peaceoutpodcast. We’d love to hear what makes them feel this way and why and we’ll share it on a future episode or on our social media!

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Today we are going to use just one thing…our imaginations! No movement involved. So it’s perfect if you’re on a road trip (drivers, you can listen to it once you reach your destination!), getting ready for bed, or…anywhere you want to relax and find your calm!

We’re going to get relaxed by paying attention to the 3 B’s: Brain, Body, Breath. Sit back, get ready to relax with this mini mindfulness relaxation story!

This season we’re heading out to space, and with that, we are introducing a new feature: SafeSPACE. If your child would like to share where/who/what their safe, happy, or calm space is, please send in a recording of them, picture, or message to

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Today’s episode is dedicated to Peace Out listeners Kayden (6) and Ethan (3)! Kayden and Ethan love superheroes and today we are going to be talking about something that superheroes do…I wonder if you can figure out what it is…?

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Sometimes we may feel like we’re in a black hole, where light, happiness, and hope have disappeared. We talk about some ways to calm, cheer, and comfort ourselves, and also encourage anyone who experiences BIG feelings of sadness that are too heavy to carry on their own to reach out to a trust grown up

If you don't feel like you can talk to someone you know, you can use one of these free services:Canada, call Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 for support 24/7 or text CONNECT to 686868.UK, call Childline on 0800 1111 or online chat with a councillor USA, call Your Life Your Voice 24/7 at 1-800-448-3000​​ or text VOICE to 20121Australia, call Kids Helpine on 1800 55 1800 or webchat with a councillorOther locations: Visit Child Helpline International and find a service need where you live

This season we’re heading out to space, and with that, we are introducing a new feature: SafeSPACE. If your child would like to share where/who/what their safe, happy, or calm space is, please send in a recording of them, picture, or message to [email protected] or on our Facebook page @bedtimefm or Twitter @peaceoutpodcast. We’d love to hear what makes them feel this way and why and we’ll share it on a future episode or on our social media!

Links

Black Holes https://kidsastronomy.com/the-universe/black-holes/What Does A Black Hole Look Like? https://phys.org/news/2018-10-black-hole.htmlKids Help Phone https://kidshelpphone.ca/Childline https://www.childline.org.ukYour Life Your Voice http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.orgKids Helpline https://kidshelpline.com.auChild Helpline International https://www.childhelplineinternational.org

Full transcript of each episode is available upon request from [email protected].

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This season we’re heading out to space, and with that, we are introducing a new feature: SafeSPACE. If your child would like to share where/who/what their safe, happy, or calm space is, please send in a recording of them, picture, or message to [email protected] or on our Facebook page @bedtimefm or Twitter @peaceoutpodcast. We’d love to hear what makes them feel this way and why and we’ll share it on a future episode or on our social media!

Constellations: Frequently Asked Questionshttp://www.physics.csbsju.edu/astro/asp/constellation.faq.html

The Seven Rishis (Hindu Mythology)https://www.windows2universe.org/mythology/rishis_bigdipper.html

First Nations of Canadahttp://adsabs.harvard.edu/full/2008JRASC.102...59D

The Myths of Ursa Major, The Great Bearhttps://www.aavso.org/myths-uma

Ursa Major and the Big Dipperhttp://burro.astr.cwru.edu/Academics/Astr201/Spring/Spring.html

Star Storyhttps://astrosociety.org/edu/publications/tnl/42/act2.html

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This is our last episode before our winter break! We’ll be back in early January.

The Northern Lights are a magical light show in the sky brought to us by Mother Nature! But what are they exactly, and why do they appear? Today we are going to explore the science and the stories behind the Aurora Borealis while we breathe and stretch.

This season we’re heading out to space, and with that, we are introducing a new feature: SafeSPACE. If your child would like to share where/who/what their safe, happy, or calm space is, please send in a recording of them, picture, or message to [email protected] or on our Facebook page @bedtimefm or Twitter @peaceoutpodcast. We’d love to hear what makes them feel this way and why and we’ll share it on a future episode or on our social media!

We got all our facts on the Northern Lights from https://www.cbc.ca/kidscbc2/the-feed/what-are-the-northern-lights.

Full transcript of each episode is available upon request from [email protected].

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"This is what we really hoped and imagined in our mind's eye," - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Rob Manning. NASA’s Mars Insight lander reached Mars last week but work on this started a long time ago when humans imagined themselves reaching another planet. This relaxation story has three breathing exercises and we talk about how it’s important to try new things and to get up and try again when things don’t work out.

This season we’re heading out to space, and with that, we are introducing a new feature: SafeSPACE. If your child would like to share where/who/what their safe, happy, or calm space is, please send in a recording of them, picture, or message to [email protected] or on our Facebook page @bedtimefm or Twitter @peaceoutpodcast. We’d love to hear what makes them feel this way and why and we’ll share it on a future episode or on our social media!

We were inspired by Emma Seppala’s article on Quartz! Check it out for amazing advice on supporting your child’s happiness and success: https://qz.com/1021749/a-leading-happiness-researcher-says-were-giving-our-kids-bad-advice-about-how-to-succeed-in-life/

Constellation books that I found for Kira and anyone else who’s curious about the stars:

Exploring Constellations by Sara Lattahttps://qz.com/1021749/a-leading-happiness-researcher-says-were-giving-our-kids-bad-advice-about-how-to-succeed-in-life/

Zoo in the Sky: A Book of Animal Constellations by Jacqueline Mittonhttps://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Sky-Book-Animal-Constellations/dp/0792259351/ref=as_at?creativeASIN=0792259351&imprToken=snPM0CYRXVoWjnauelOOfg&slotNum=5&s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533135923&sr=1-1&keywords=zoo+in+the+sky&linkCode=w61&tag=livimontnow09-20&linkId=a0e0bff70b59d6e1538f8e6747e2b67e&language=en_US

Child’s Introduction to the Night Sky by Michael Driscollhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/157912366X?ie=UTF8&tag=stormthecastl-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=157912366X)

Exploring the Night Sky: The Equinox Astronomy Guide for Beginners by Terence Dickinsonhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0920656668?ie=UTF8&tag=stormthecastl-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0920656668

Find the Constellationshttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/054713178X?ie=UTF8&tag=stormthecastl-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=054713178X

Mars facts from

https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/nasa-insight-mars-landing-success-1.4921165https://www.esa.int/esaKIDSen/SEM3L6WJD1E_OurUniverse_0.html 

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We’re heading to Neptune today! Today we are focused on standing strong and standing up for ourselves, all while learning a little about the planet Neptune! There are three different relaxation exercises in this story that you can do at home or in the classroom.

This season we’re heading out to space, and with that, we are introducing a new feature: SafeSPACE. If your child would like to share where/who/what their safe, happy, or calm space is, please send in a recording of them, picture, or message to [email protected] or on our Facebook page @bedtimefm or Twitter @peaceoutpodcast. We’d love to hear what makes them feel this way and why and we’ll share it on a future episode or on our social media!

We got our Neptune facts from ESA Kids:https://www.esa.int/esaKIDSen/SEM7CTMZCIE_OurUniverse_0.html

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