The Loud River | A Calming Bedtime Story for Kids With Big Feelings
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Zeepy Sleep Podcast; a calming bedtime story for kids designed to help children who are still carrying the weight of a big day gently let go and settle into sleep. In The Loud River, the forest river is running fast and loud after a day of heavy rain. A young badger arrives at Slumber the Sloth's oak tree too full of feeling to be still. Instead of asking what's wrong, Slumber simply invites her to sit beside the water and watch. Together, they listen as the river slowly finds its way back to quiet, and the badger discovers that big feelings, like rushing water, don't last forever when you stop trying to hold them back. 💜 What your child will experience: A gentle story that validates big feelings without trying to fix them Natural breathing cues woven into the narrative: no instructions, just rhythm A rich, rain-washed forest soundscape that gradually settles from loud to soft The reassuring message that strong emotions pass on their own, and steadiness is always underneath Ideal for children aged 2–6, especially those who struggle to wind down after a difficult or overstimulating day Narrated by Ollie in Zeepy's signature warm, unhurried style, this sleep story for kids is especially helpful for children who resist bedtime when they're wound up, frustrated, or still buzzing with unresolved feelings. Alongside favourites like Kip the Kitty, Slumber and the forest visitors offer a calming bedtime routine your child can return to night after night. Part of Zeepy's growing collection of children's bedtime stories and sleep stories for kids, this episode supports calm bedtime routines and emotional confidence. Follow The Zeepy Sleep Podcast for more calming stories, or join The Zeepy Sleep Club for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and extra-long sleepy endings. Support the show 💤 Brought to you by Zeepy – calming sleep stories and science-backed tools for better bedtime routines. 🕒 Buy the Zeepy Sleep Trainer Clock – loved by parents and designed to help kids understand when it’s time to sleep and wake up. 👉 Available now at zeepy.co or on Amazon: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CS6WZKHK 📥 Download your FREE Zeepy Sleep Guide for Parents → zeepy.co/dreamlandawaits 🌙 Subscribe for weekly sleep stories to help your child drift off peacefully.
















