Calm x tonies®: Kapitein Droombaard Tonie

My kid is obsessed with the pirate talk, and the stormy seas story turned bedtime into a whole adventure instead of a battle. The breathing lesson actually calmed her down before we even got to the lullaby part, which I did not see coming.

The breathing exercise bit is surprisingly effective—my kid actually calms down during the stormy seas story. It's become our go-to for winding down before bed, and the pirate voice keeps them engaged every single time.

My four-year-old now asks to "breathe like a pirate" before bed, and the stormy seas lesson actually calmed him down during a thunderstorm last week. The story is short enough to finish in one sitting, which is perfect for winding down.