Flip’s Bedtime Mission: Why Bedtime Routines Help You Shine

In a quiet town in Alberta, the moon was high and the streets were still. But one little green bird was wide awake — Flip was on a mission.

Flip wasn’t just any bird — he was part of the Rest Rangers, a special team that made sure kids got the sleep they needed to grow strong, think fast, and feel happy.

Lately, Flip had noticed a problem. Some kids were staying up late, skipping their bedtime steps, and arriving at school tired and cranky. Without good sleep, they couldn’t do their best — and that made Flip worry.

One night, Flip spotted Beau, a boy who loved building LEGO towers and watching funny videos. Beau was smart and full of ideas, but he often stayed up way past bedtime. The next day, he’d feel slow, grumpy, and not ready for soccer or even his favourite games.

Flip fluttered through Beau’s window and landed on his nightstand.
“Whoa! You’re that talking bird!” Beau whispered.
“That’s right,” Flip grinned. “And I’ve got a mission for you: follow the bedtime routine so you can shine brighter tomorrow.”

Flip’s Bedtime Mission Steps

1. Clear the Decks
Beau put away his toys and tidied his room.
“A clear room helps your brain relax,” Flip said. “It’s like clearing a runway so your dreams can land.”

2. Brush and Sparkle
At the sink, Beau brushed his teeth with bubblegum toothpaste.
“Strong teeth now means no tooth trouble later,” Flip reminded him.

3. Pit Stop
Before bed, Beau went to the washroom.
“That way you won’t have to wake up in the middle of the night,” Flip explained.

4. Pajama Power
Beau slipped into his softest pajamas.
“Comfy clothes tell your body, ‘It’s time to switch to rest mode,’” said Flip.

5. Story Zone
Beau’s dad read him a funny adventure story.
“Stories help your brain relax and your imagination get ready for dream mode,” Flip whispered.

6. Lights Out, Hugs In
After goodnight hugs, Beau turned off the light.
Flip winked, “Now you’re ready for a night of recharging your body and mind.”

That night, Beau fell asleep fast. The next day, he woke up feeling like a superhero — quick feet for soccer, a sharp brain for math, and enough energy to laugh with friends all day.

Flip soared past Beau’s window and called, “See? Bedtime is your secret power-up!”

And Beau knew Flip was right — a bedtime routine isn’t just rules… it’s how you shine every single day.