Sharing Bedtime Stories Once Upon a Time with Your Kids

I honestly think there's nothing quite like the feeling of settling in for bedtime stories once upon a time style, where the world outside just kind of fades away. You know that specific hush that falls over a room when you open a book? It's like a tiny bit of magic happens the second you sit on the edge of the bed and your kids scramble to get under the covers. Those four little words—once upon a time—are basically a psychological trigger. They tell a child that the day's chaos is over, the chores are done, and it's time to head into a world where anything can happen. ...

May 17, 2026 · 6 min · Pit Celeste