CoComelon’s Podcast Wiggle to Wind Down: Your New Bedtime Helper

Bedtime is a battlefield.

You've survived snack negotiations, dance parties in the living room, that random burst of energy at 7 PM, and now you're facing the final boss: actually getting your kid to sleep. Some nights go smoothly. Other nights? Let's just say we're all doing our best.

If you've ever wanted to throw in the towel at 8:30 PM, you're not alone. A recent survey found that 45% of parents say bedtime is one of their biggest daily challenges. That's almost half of us out here just trying to survive the evening hours.

Here's some genuinely exciting news: CoComelon just launched something that might help.

CoComelon has teamed up with Headspace to create a brand new podcast called Wiggle to Wind Down. And it might be the parenting hack we've all been waiting for.

This isn't just another kids' podcast. It's specifically designed to help your little ones transition from "bouncing off the walls" mode to "ready for bed" mode. Each 20-minute episode features JJ alongside meditation teacher Dora Kamau, guiding kids through gentle movements, stretches, and calming stories.

Think sea turtle adventures, baby dinosaurs searching for the perfect lullaby, and cozy tales that help kids release all that pent-up energy before bed. It's like a bedtime story, a gentle workout, and a meditation session all rolled into one adorable package.

The podcast was created with Dr. Jon Kole, a pediatrician, child psychiatrist, and sleep expert. Basically, he's seen it all, and he knows what works.

The genius here is in the "wiggles." Instead of telling kids to suddenly be still and quiet (which never works), the podcast lets them move their bodies first. They get to wiggle, stretch, and release all that energy in a controlled, calming way. Then, they naturally transition into stillness and sleepiness.

It's not just good for kids, either. As Dr. Kole points out, this approach supports the emotional well-being of both children AND parents. Because when bedtime is less of a struggle, everyone wins. You get your evening back, and your child gets quality sleep. Win-win.

The launch comes at just the right moment. You know how even small changes to your routine can throw everything off? Whether it's when the clocks change in fall and spring, when traveling, on holidays, or just in those random weeks when nothing seems to work, bedtime can become extra challenging.

The timing is especially helpful as we head into the busy holiday season, when routines tend to get a little flexible. Having a reliable tool to bring things back to calm is gold.

Wiggle to Wind Down is available right now on all major podcast platforms, in the Headspace app, and on CoComelon's YouTube page. So whether you're a Spotify family, an Apple Podcasts household, or YouTube all the way, you're covered.

But wait, there's more!

CoComelon is rolling out an entire "CoComelon Can Help" campaign with new bedtime-focused content:

Dr. Kole describes it as "weaving mindful relaxation and imaginative storytelling into a purposeful routine." Translation? It works with how kids' brains actually function, not against them.

Instead of fighting your child's energy, you're channeling it. Instead of demanding instant calm, you're building toward it. And instead of feeling like bedtime is something to "survive," it becomes something that might actually bring peace to your home.

Bedtime is hard. And some nights, no matter what we try, it's just going to be a mess.

But having tools in our toolkit that are actually designed by experts who understand child development is huge. This podcast isn't going to magically solve every bedtime issue, but it gives us something thoughtfully designed and actually helpful to try.

So tonight, when your toddler is doing their best impression of the Energizer Bunny at 8 PM, maybe give Wiggle to Wind Down a try. Let JJ help you out. Press play, take a deep breath, and remember: you've got this. And now, you've got a little extra help too.

Sweet dreams, fellow parents. We're all in this together.