Bedtime Quests for a Calmer ‘Lights Out’
If bedtime has turned into “one more sip, one more question, one more story,” this is for you.
Bedtime Quests are Understory’s pocket-sized, 3-minute story-driven wind-down rituals that cue calm and connection before lights out—no screens, no prep, and no lengthy reading. Guide your child into dreamland with a tiny prompt, add one simple action, and let your child’s imagination do the rest as they drift off to a dreamy world of their own making.
How to use (under 3 minutes):
Pick a Quest and read it slowly and in a calm, hushed voice.
Offer some gentle guidance to stimulate dreamy imagination.
Tuck in; eyes closed; lights out. Let your child’s imagination carry the rest.
Tonight’s picks:
Moon Mail — “Write” a postcard to the moon and receive a dream in reply.
Pillow Portal — Activate, count down, and step into a magical dream-world.
Tiny Treasure Hunt — A found token unlocks a long-ago adventure.
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