How can bedtime stories help children (and parents) slow down, feel connected, and drift into calm?
In this episode of the Momcozy Village: Together We Grow podcast, host Lalaina Rabary welcomes Abbe Opher, voice artist and creator of the Koala Moon and Koala Tots podcasts. Known for her soothing narration and heartfelt storytelling, Abbe brings bedtime to life through stories that comfort, connect, and calm children and parents alike.
Abbe shares how bedtime stories can transform the chaos of the day into a moment of presence, why it’s never too early to begin reading with your child, and how sound, rhythm, and voice can nurture a sense of safety and belonging. She and Lalaina talk about practical ways to make storytelling a natural part of everyday life(without the pressure for perfection) and how to meet children where they are, from babies to busy toddlers.
The conversation also explores how stories help children process emotions and life’s challenges, offering comfort through imagination and connection. Abbe also reflects on moving listener messages—from a child who finally found peace at bedtime to a soldier connecting with his kids across continents—and the powerful reminder that stories can bridge even the widest distances.
From building nighttime rituals to embracing imperfection, this episode offers a warm invitation to slow down, breathe, and rediscover the magic of bedtime storytelling, for both your child and yourself.
Episode Highlights
01:09 – Why are bedtime stories such an important part of a nighttime routine?
04:13 – What types of stories and sounds work best for babies and toddlers?
07:02 – Is there a perfect setting for reading to your children?
08:47 – To stay awake during storytelling, choose a book you enjoy.
11:11 – Helping toddlers stay focused and engaged during storytime.
12:51 – What’s the difference between e-books, audiobooks, and reading aloud?
17:34 – Heartfelt stories about the children who listen to Abbe’s shows.
21:51 – Navigating the different listening styles of children.
23:44 – Why winding kids down for bed isn’t an exact science.
26:33 – Abbe’s golden rule of storytelling.
28:07 – Abbe’s outro.
About the Guest: Abbe Opher
Abbe is a voice actor known for her soothing and versatile delivery. Since entering the voiceover world in 2018, she has voiced a wide range of projects; however, her voice is most often heard on several major Sleep and Mindfulness apps, where her calming tones help listeners unwind and destress.
After pivoting from a successful career in journalism and copywriting, Abbe discovered her true groove in voiceover work, a move originally inspired by her search for a better work–family–life balance. What began as a career shift has become a passion, as she now regularly records sleep stories, meditations, and abridged classics.
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About the Podcast: Momcozy Village – Together We Grow
Momcozy Village: Together We Grow is a podcast where moms gather to learn, share, and support each other. Hosted by Lalaina Rabary, each episode features inspiring conversations on motherhood: from career transitions to mental health and beyond.
Backed by Momcozy, makers of innovative wearable breast pumps and cozy nursing bras, the podcast is part of a movement to empower moms through every phase of early motherhood.
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