Bedtime Stories Cozy Corner Podcast

Dragon is ready to relax and heads to the beach. The cozy sand invites Dragon to burrow in until there appeared to be a sand dragon lying on the beach. Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story “Giving Back” this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Sand Dragon” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 7:04 Narrator: Female Sand Dragon Excerpt: Spreading wings wide to catch the breeze, the dragon rose above the train tracks, and waited for the sparkling train to roll by.  Then the dragon followed the train.  As they reached the warm beach, it seemed to call to the dragon.  Poof, a cloud of sand surrounded the dragon and then began to sink back to the earth as the dragon gently landed.  The sand felt so warm. With eyes closed, the relaxed dragon lied down and rolled over, enjoying the hug from the earth.  The dragon heard a giggle and a laugh and peeked to see who it was.  It was Benji the sand bucket and Paula Penguin.  They had watched the dragon roll over and found it quite amusing.  Still upside down, the dragon took a deep breath in and out. and created a smiley face in fire to say hello. Paula and Benji said, “We’re glad to see you again, too!”  The dragon smiled a big smile and rolled back over. Paula said “The sand is nice and warm tonight, isn’t it?” and dug herself a cozy hole to nestle into.  The dragon tilted its head to the side, puzzled at what the little penguin was doing. Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating on a cloud, and relax into the feeling of lightness. Looking for a way to help your child learn emotional regulation and how to self soothe?  You'll find them on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Sand Dragon " paired with meditations for kids. We help them drift off to sleep with a guided relaxation and a calming story. Gently nestled within each podcast episode are mindfulness techniques and positive learning moments.  To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team please visit our website. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. Since we are a listener-supported podcast, we survive on your tips and purchases. If your child enjoys a good story with a positive message, we would greatly appreciate you purchasing a T-shirt from our shop or making a donation to help us keep your favorite self-soothing podcast going. You can make a one-time donation or a recurring micro donation once a month. Just click on the link below or go to our website, www.ahwayisland.com. Donate Here Overall, do you enjoy our stories and self-soothing meditations? We hope your child loved “Sand Dragon” If so, we need your positive reviews to help others find us too. Please leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app like Apple Podcasts, our Amazon Alexa Skill page, or our social media pages to share your enthusiasm for our original stories with a positive message! Please follow us on  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Thank you for your help in spreading the word about our bedtime stories podcast,

Anora, Ian, and Mike discover their individual superhero senses as they solve a little mystery in the kitchen. Listen in to hear their solution. Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 7:14 Narrator: Female Superhero Senses Excerpt: “What are we going to do today?” Ian asked. “I thought we could figure that out together. Since it’s raining outside, I thought we could play cards or board games.” Anora said leading them into the family room. The friends decided on a game. As they played Mike said, “Mmmmm. Something smells really good.” “I don’t smell anything. Do you?” Ian asked Anora. “Nope.” She said. “Mike must have super sense of smell.” Ian added. They continued playing until Ian stopped and asked, “Did you hear that?” “Hear what?” Anora replied, puzzled. “I think I hear something scraping around on the floor.” Ian replied. “You have superhero hearing.” Mike said. “I didn’t hear anything, either.” “There it is again!” Ian said. “Are you sure you can’t hear it?” Today’s Meditation: Gently sway like the graceful willow tree in today's meditation. Looking for a podcast to help settle your child in for nap time, bed time or a break?  You'll find it on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Superhero Senses" paired with meditations for kids. We help them drift off to sleep with a guided relaxation and a calming story. Gently nestled within each podcast episode are mindfulness techniques and positive learning moments.  To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team please visit our website. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. Since we are a listener-supported podcast, we survive on your tips and purchases. If your child enjoys a good story with a positive message, we would greatly appreciate you purchasing a T-shirt from our shop or making a donation to help us keep your favorite self-soothing podcast going. You can make a one-time donation or a recurring micro donation once a month. Just click on the link below or go to our website, www.ahwayisland.com. Donate Here Overall, do you enjoy our stories and self-soothing meditations? We hope your child loved “Superhero Senses” If so, we need your positive reviews to help others find us too. Please leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app like Apple Podcasts, our Amazon Alexa Skill page, or our social media pages to share your enthusiasm for our original stories with a positive message! Please follow us on  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Thank you for your help in spreading the word about our bedtime stories podcast, Be Calm on Ahway Island! As a result of your support you’ll find us ranking among the best in the Washington Post article The 25 Best Podcasts for Kids by Frannie Ucciferri under the Best for Bedtime heading. We’re proud to be included in the Top 40 Growth Mind...

Allie and Andy are excited to go berry picking. Although they're just getting to know each other they're sure to have a berry fun day! Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story “Soothing Sea” this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Berry Fun,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 11:09 Narrator: Male Berry Fun Excerpt: When Andy and his dad reached Allie’s house, she bounded out of the front door with her dad following behind.  While Andy and Allie’s dads talked for a bit Allie said, “Thanks for inviting me!  I’ve never been berry picking before.” “You’re welcome.”  Andy said, smiling.   “This is my first time too.  I guess we’ll figure it out together.” She hopped into the car and said, “You know I really enjoyed playing that Sardines game you taught us.” “Thanks. I’m glad you liked it. Oh look! There’s the brand new train!” Andy said, excitedly pointing out the window. “Isn’t it cool!” Allie said.  “Do you know why it’s sparkling?  That’s the solar paint they used.  I think it’s awesome that the train moves with energy from the sun!  Don’t you?” Andy felt surprised, then excited.  Allie understood solar power, and she liked trains.  He smiled and said, “Yeah, it’s pretty neat.  I like how the solar energy powers the motors and then the magnets inside the track and pulls the train forward or backward, wherever it needs to go.  It’s so quiet too!  Listen!”  Both Allie and Andy listened and could just make out a gentle hum as the train passed them by. Today’s Meditation: Today, you will focus on relaxing your body a little bit at a time.  Starting with your feet, moving up to the top of your head, and ending with a focus on your entire body, you are sure to feel calm and relaxed. Looking for stories with positive learning moments for your little one?  You'll find it on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Berry Fun" paired with meditations for kids. We help them drift off to sleep with a guided relaxation and a calming story. Gently nestled within each podcast episode are mindfulness techniques and positive learning moments.  To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team please visit our website. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. Since we are a listener-supported podcast, we survive on your tips and purchases. If your child enjoys a good story with a positive message, we would greatly appreciate you purchasing a T-shirt from our shop or making a donation to help us keep your favorite self-soothing podcast going. You can make a one-time donation or a recurring micro donation once a month. Just click on the link below or go to our website, www.ahwayisland.com. Donate Here Overall, do you enjoy our stories and self-soothing meditations? We hope your child loved “Berry Fun” If so, we need your positive reviews to help others find us too. Please leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app like Apple Podcasts, our Amazon Alexa Skill page, or our social media pages to share your enthusiasm for our original stories with a positive message! Please follow us on  Facebook, Twitter,

Two little sharks, Shayla and Santiago play in the soothing sea, diving down to the ocean floor from the surface, and returning to the warmth of the sunlit waters. Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 7:38 Narrator: Male Soothing Sea Excerpt: After refreshing themselves with a quick dive under the water, the two friends popped back up to the surface to watch the sun finish its morning journey. “What did you have planned for today?” Santiago shark asked Shayla after they dove back under the surface. “Well, I thought I’d get a little exercise. I’ve been feeling a little sluggish and could use some extra energy.” Shayla replied. “That’s a good idea! Can I join you?” Santiago asked. Shayla smiled and said, “That’s sounds like fun.” The two sharks began to swim starting with slow graceful swings of their tails. Once they felt their bodies slip into a relaxed pattern, the two sharks gradually swam faster and faster. Laughing, suddenly Santiago dove down towards the ocean floor and Shayla followed him. The two sharks zipped along through the cool water. Today’s Meditation: Feel your muscles relax as you check in with your body from head to toe. Looking for stories that emphasize acceptance, understanding, and empathy?  You'll find them on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Soothing Sea" paired with meditations for kids. We help them drift off to sleep with a guided relaxation and a calming story. Gently nestled within each podcast episode are mindfulness techniques and positive learning moments.  To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team please visit our website. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. Since we are a listener-supported podcast, we survive on your tips and purchases. If your child enjoys a good story with a positive message, we would greatly appreciate you purchasing a T-shirt from our shop or making a donation to help us keep your favorite self-soothing podcast going. You can make a one-time donation or a recurring micro donation once a month. Just click on the link below or go to our website, www.ahwayisland.com. Donate Here Overall, do you enjoy our stories and self-soothing meditations? We hope your child loved “Soothing Sea” If so, we need your positive reviews to help others find us too. Please leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app like Apple Podcasts, our Amazon Alexa Skill page, or our social media pages to share your enthusiasm for our original stories with a positive message! Please follow us on  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Thank you for your help in spreading the word about our bedtime stories podcast, Be Calm on Ahway Island! As a result of your support you’ll find us ranking among the best in the Washington Post article The 25 Best Podcasts for Kids by Frannie Ucciferri under the Best for Bedtime heading. We’re proud to be included in the

Trudy the tricycle eagerly waits to play as she welcomes a new bicycle. When the garage opens she realizes, it's time for a tricycle trade. Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story “Robot Build" this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Tricycle Trade,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 7:41 Narrator: Female Tricycle Trade Excerpt: The little red tricycle slept peacefully in the garage.  Slivers of sunshine snuck through the cracks of the large door.  Then the door rumbled and rose.  Trudy the tricycle relaxed in the warmth of the sunlight.   Then something rolled past her.  It was a bicycle, with a bright purple bow on it, looking a little bit nervous.  The little tricycle remembered how she felt when she first arrived in the garage, and so she decided to be the first to welcome the bicycle. “Hi! I’m Trudy.”  She said. “I’m Bing. Is this your garage?”  The bicycle said. “Oh, no. I just park here.  I help the little girl roll down the driveway safely.  Judging from that bow on your handlebars, I’m sure we’ll find out who you will be helping pretty soon. Today’s Meditation: Today, enjoy the feeling of your body relaxing into the warm sand on a sunny beach. Looking for a way to help your child learn emotional regulation and how to self soothe?  You'll find them on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Tricycle Trade" paired with meditations for kids. We help them drift off to sleep with a guided relaxation and a calming story. Gently nestled within each podcast episode are mindfulness techniques and positive learning moments.  To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team please visit our website. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. Since we are a listener-supported podcast, we survive on your tips and purchases. If your child enjoys a good story with a positive message, we would greatly appreciate you purchasing a T-shirt from our shop or making a donation to help us keep your favorite self-soothing podcast going. You can make a one-time donation or a recurring micro donation once a month. Just click on the link below or go to our website, www.ahwayisland.com. Donate Here Overall, do you enjoy our stories and self-soothing meditations? We hope your child loved “Tricycle Trade” If so, we need your positive reviews to help others find us too. Please leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app like Apple Podcasts, our Amazon Alexa Skill page, or our social media pages to share your enthusiasm for our original stories with a positive message! Please follow us on  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Thank you for your help in spreading the word about our bedtime stories podcast, Be Calm on Ahway Island! As a result of your support you’ll find us ranking among the best in the Washington Post article The 25 Best Podcasts for Kids b...

Mia and her brother learn about women who have made a difference. Believing in girl power, Mia is ready to share what she learned with the world. A special episode created for #dayofthegirl Narrator: Female Girl Power! Story Excerpt: Mia’s mom smiled and said, “You can join the girls and other women who have already spoken up. Malala Yousafzai, even though she is young, continually tells the world it is important that girls receive education. Margaret Thatcher became the Prime Minister of Great Britain and spoke up, encouraging people to accept responsibility for their lives. Both you and your brother can choose any job, if you learn the skills you need and pay attention to opportunities. You can also change your mind. Julia Child was a spy and then she had an opportunity to try cooking. She had the skills she needed and became a famous chef. Speaking up also helps share different ways of thinking. Temple Grandin has shown people the interesting things we discover when we look at the world through the unique views of different people, even animals. It is important to understand how we all impact each other.” Today’s Meditation: Today, notice loving energy flowing through your body, from your feet up to your head. Looking for a way to help your child with emotional regulation?  You'll find them on Ahway Island. Be Calm on Ahway Island Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Girl Power" paired with meditations for kids. We help them drift off to sleep with a guided relaxation and a calming story. Gently nestled within each podcast episode are mindfulness techniques and positive learning moments.  To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team please visit our website. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. Since we are a listener-supported podcast, we survive on your tips and purchases. If your child enjoys a good story with a positive message, we would greatly appreciate you purchasing a T-shirt from our shop or making a donation to help us keep your favorite self-soothing podcast going. You can make a one-time donation or a recurring micro donation once a month. Just click on the link below or go to our website, www.ahwayisland.com. Donate Here We hope your child loved “Girl Power.” Overall, do you enjoy our stories and self-soothing meditations? If so, we need your positive reviews to help others find us too. Please leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app like Apple Podcasts, our Amazon Alexa Skill page, or our social media pages to share your enthusiasm for our original stories with a positive message!   Please follow us on  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Thank you for your help in spreading the word about our bedtime stories podcast, Be Calm on Ahway Island! As a result of your support you’ll find us ranking among the best in the

It's a rainy day as Toby the tow truck drives along. Toby notices his friend Bodhi the beach buggy is stuck in mud. How will he get his friend moving again? Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story “Roly Robot” and this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Stuck in Mud,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 7:37 Narrator: Male Stuck in Mud Excerpt: Rain pitter-pattered in a gentle rhythm on the roof.  The little tow truck listened as the beat grew stronger and stronger.  Soon the wind added a whistle to the rhythm of the rain. Toby wondered if the cars were struggling on the roads.  The weather sounded a bit pushy.  The little tow truck hoped everyone was driving safely.  Then Toby heard the motor in the garage door whirr. Slowly, the door rolled up above the little tow truck, and the driver ran in. “Are you ready to give some people a hand?”  The driver asked.  Toby took a deep dragon breath in and out (deep breath) to clear his mind and focus.  Then he rumbled a “Yes!” as the driver turned the key. “OK, let’s go.” The driver said. Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating in a tranquil pool, safe and relaxed, as the water rocks you gently. Looking for stories with positive learning moments for your little one?  You'll find it on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Stuck in Mud" paired with meditations for kids. We help them drift off to sleep with a guided relaxation and a calming story. Gently nestled within each podcast episode are mindfulness techniques and positive learning moments.  To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team please visit our website. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. Since we are a listener-supported podcast, we survive on your tips and purchases. If your child enjoys a good story with a positive message, we would greatly appreciate you purchasing a T-shirt from our shop or making a donation to help us keep your favorite self-soothing podcast going. You can make a one-time donation or a recurring micro donation once a month. Just click on the link below or go to our website, www.ahwayisland.com. Donate Here Overall, do you enjoy our stories and self-soothing meditations? We hope your child loved “Stuck in Mud” If so, we need your positive reviews to help others find us too. Please leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app like Apple Podcasts, our Amazon Alexa Skill page, or our social media pages to share your enthusiasm for our original stories with a positive message! Please follow us on  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Thank you for your help in spreading the word about our bedtime stories podcast, Be Calm on Ahway Island! As a result of your support you’ll find us ranking among the best in the Washington Post article The 25 Best Podcasts for Kids by Frannie Ucciferri under the Best for Bedtime he...

Today's the day Billy and Emily work together on their robot build. Listen to hear how they cooperate, and how their robot turns out. Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 6:08 Narrator: Male Robot Build Excerpt: Emily sighed. She knew her big brother had already read the manual twice. Emily also knew the look on Billy’s face. He needed to read it one more time. So even though Emily was eager to get started, she decided she would let her brother finish reading the instructions before suggesting that they begin the build. Instead she decided to try something else. “While you’re reading, I’ll organize the parts.” Emily suggested. “Good idea!” Billy said as he turned to the last page of instructions. Emily set a mat on the table and gently tipped the box to slide everything out on the table. Once she could see everything in the kit, she began to group the parts. On the mat Emily played a matching game with all the little pieces. Screws in one pile, tubes for the frame in another all sorted by size. She placed the larger parts for the robot’s body in the center of the mat. Billy smiled and set the instruction booklet on the table. “Ok! Are you ready?” he asked his sister. Today’s Meditation: Draw gentle shapes in the soothing sand as you prepare for today's story. Looking for stories that emphasize acceptance, understanding, and empathy?  You'll find them on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Robot Build" paired with meditations for kids. We help them drift off to sleep with a guided relaxation and a calming story. Gently nestled within each podcast episode are mindfulness techniques and positive learning moments.  To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team please visit our website. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. Since we are a listener-supported podcast, we survive on your tips and purchases. If your child enjoys a good story with a positive message, we would greatly appreciate you purchasing a T-shirt from our shop or making a donation to help us keep your favorite self-soothing podcast going. You can make a one-time donation or a recurring micro donation once a month. Just click on the link below or go to our website, www.ahwayisland.com. Donate Here Overall, do you enjoy our stories and self-soothing meditations? We hope your child loved “Robot Build” If so, we need your positive reviews to help others find us too. Please leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app like Apple Podcasts, our Amazon Alexa Skill page, or our social media pages to share your enthusiasm for our original stories with a positive message! Please follow us on  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Thank you for your help in spreading the word about our bedtime stories podcast, Be Calm on Ahway Island! As a result of your support you’ll find us ranking among the best in the Washington Post article The 25 Best Podcasts for Kids by Frannie Ucciferri under the Best for Bedtime heading.

Hello Ahway Islanders! We are so excited to announce the launch of our Patreon Membership Program! Writing, recording, editing, and publishing episodes and managing digital platforms is an enormous endeavor.  Offering a Membership Program will help continue to grow Ahway Island, and we hope you will support us! You'll be able to choose from 3 Membership Levels. Our Sparkling Train Members will receive: * Access to our Archives — an ever-growing collection of our past episodes available on-demand! * Access to an exclusive, new 2nd episode released every Wednesday — just for our Patreon members! * Monthly bonus content (which could include extra episodes, exclusive activities, special songs, or other surprises)! Our Dragon Members will receive all the Sparkling Train benefits, plus the following additional content: * Welcome Packet * Access to the Meditation Collection * Access to the Story Collection * And more! (see our Patreon page for more information) And finally, Ahway World Members will receive all the Sparkling Train and Dragon benefits, plus: * A handwritten thank you card * Story PDFs * A customized episode * And more! (see our Patreon page for more information) Click here for more details. For questions, email theteam@ahwayisland.com   Thank you so much for your support! We love our Ahway Islanders!

Uli the unicorn and Alyssa the doll set up a toy repair shop while the kids go to school. Listen in to hear what toys stop by. Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 7:26 Narrator: Female Toy Repair Shop Excerpt: With a whiney, the gentle unicorn encouraged Alyssa to join him for another escapade. Alyssa shook her head and said, “I can’t play today. A lot of toys need my help.” Uli quickly leaped into the toy box. “Can I help?” the unicorn asked. Alyssa smiled a bit broader and replied, “That would be great! The race cars need new wheels; Teddy needs to be stitched up; and the blocks need some paint.” The sparkling unicorn returned her smile as he said. “Ok, we better get going.” “I knew you’d help.” Alyssa said. “Let’s start with the race cars.” She hopped out of the toy box carrying several new wheels. The doll rolled two wheels over to Uli as three race cars hobbled over.  Then Alyssa addressed the cars saying, “Let’s get these new wheels on so you can get back to racing.” Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating in a tranquil pool, safe and relaxed, as the water rocks you gently. Looking for a podcast to help settle your child in for nap time, bedtime or a break?  You'll find it on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Toy Repair Shop" paired with meditations for kids. We help them drift off to sleep with a guided relaxation and a calming story. Gently nestled within each podcast episode are mindfulness techniques and positive learning moments.  To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team please visit our website. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. Since we are a listener-supported podcast, we survive on your tips and purchases. If your child enjoys a good story with a positive message, we would greatly appreciate you purchasing a T-shirt from our shop or making a donation to help us keep your favorite self-soothing podcast going. You can make a one-time donation or a recurring micro donation once a month. Just click on the link below or go to our website, www.ahwayisland.com. Donate Here Overall, do you enjoy our stories and self-soothing meditations? We hope your child loved “Toy Repair Shop” If so, we need your positive reviews to help others find us too. Please leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app like Apple Podcasts, our Amazon Alexa Skill page, or our social media pages to share your enthusiasm for our original stories with a positive message! Please follow us on  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Thank you for your help in spreading the word about our bedtime stories podcast, Be Calm on Ahway Island! As a result of your support you’ll find us ranking among the best in the Washington Post article The 25 Best Podcasts for Kids by Frannie Ucciferri under the Best for Bedtime heading. We’re proud to be included in the Top 40 Growth Mindset Podcasts for Kids from...

Sadie seahorse searches for a friend among the coral and the gentle waves. Finally, she finds one who is so similar they might be seahorse twins! Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story “Party on Board” this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Seahorse twins,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 8:50 Narrator: Female Seahorse Twins Excerpt: Floating on the currents, Sadie watched for someone like her.  She drifted by a great big rock, and saw angelfish, sea anemones and clown fish.  They all said, “Hi Sadie!” She smiled, waved her delicate fin, and continued her search.  The currents moved Sadie on through a patch of seaweed.  The leaves swayed gently, back and forth, back and forth.  The little sea horse watched attentively as she drifted through, to find someone else like her.  She saw a crab, a clam, and a sea urchin.  “Hi Sadie!” They called as she drifted past.  Again, Sadie smiled and waved her delicate fin.  She did enjoy everyone’s company.  She just wanted to know if there was anyone else like her.  So the little seahorse continued on. Today’s Meditation: Feel your muscles relax as you check in with your body from head to toe. Looking for a way to help your child learn emotional regulation and how to self soothe?  You'll find them on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Seahorse Twins" paired with meditations for kids. We help them drift off to sleep with a guided relaxation and a calming story. Gently nestled within each podcast episode are mindfulness techniques and positive learning moments.  To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team please visit our website. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. Since we are a listener-supported podcast, we survive on your tips and purchases. If your child enjoys a good story with a positive message, we would greatly appreciate you purchasing a T-shirt from our shop or making a donation to help us keep your favorite self-soothing podcast going. You can make a one-time donation or a recurring micro donation once a month. Just click on the link below or go to our website, www.ahwayisland.com. Donate Here Overall, do you enjoy our stories and self-soothing meditations? We hope your child loved “Seahorse Twins” If so, we need your positive reviews to help others find us too. Please leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app like Apple Podcasts, our Amazon Alexa Skill page, or our social media pages to share your enthusiasm for our original stories with a positive message! Please follow us on  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Thank you for your help in spreading the word about our bedtime stories podcast, Be Calm on Ahway Island! As a result of your support you’ll find us ranking among the best in the Washington Post article The 25 Best Podcasts for Kids by Frannie Ucciferri under the Best for Bedtime heading.

Five little fish explore the nighttime sea and find a sunken ship. Curious they check it out, surrounded by a blue glow. There's a party on board! Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 6:49 Narrator: Female Party on Board Excerpt: The five little fish swam away from their colorful coral beds. Fish One led the way through a maze of softly swaying plants. Curious to see who or what they would discover the five little fish peeked through the gentle leaves. In the distance, the fish noticed a shadowy shape resting on the ocean floor. The peaceful sea encouraged the fish to explore a little further. Fish Two volunteered to swim ahead and report back to the others. As Fish Two swam closer he realized the shadow was a sunken ship! Fish Two eagerly swam back to the others, giggling and said, “It’s a ship! There will be lots for us to explore tonight!” Today’s Meditation: Relax in the grass as you imagine sunlight warming you from head to toe. Looking for a podcast to help settle your child in for nap time, bed time or a break?  You'll find it on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Party on Board " paired with meditations for kids. We help them drift off to sleep with a guided relaxation and a calming story. Gently nestled within each podcast episode are mindfulness techniques and positive learning moments.  To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team please visit our website. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. Since we are a listener-supported podcast, we survive on your tips and purchases. If your child enjoys a good story with a positive message, we would greatly appreciate you purchasing a T-shirt from our shop or making a donation to help us keep your favorite self-soothing podcast going. You can make a one-time donation or a recurring micro donation once a month. Just click on the link below or go to our website, www.ahwayisland.com. Donate Here Overall, do you enjoy our stories and self-soothing meditations? We hope your child loved “Party on Board” If so, we need your positive reviews to help others find us too. Please leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app like Apple Podcasts, our Amazon Alexa Skill page, or our social media pages to share your enthusiasm for our original stories with a positive message! Please follow us on  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Thank you for your help in spreading the word about our bedtime stories podcast, Be Calm on Ahway Island! As a result of your support you’ll find us ranking among the best in the Washington Post article The 25 Best Podcasts for Kids by Frannie Ucciferri under the Best for Bedtime heading. We’re proud to be included in the Top 40 Growth Mindset Podcasts for Kids from Big Life Journal. Feedspot placed us at the #3 spot on their Top 15 Children’s Bedtime Stories Podcasts of 2019 lis...

It's time for a return visit to the beach. Dragon notices Paula Penguin needs a new home and makes her a dragon castle, with a little help from Benji the bucket. Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new stories “Park Picnic” this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Dragon Castle,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 7:13 Narrator: Female Dragon Castle Excerpt: Scanning the warm stretch of sand to see if anyone was there, the careful dragon landed.  Squishy warm sand hugged the dragon’s feet.  The dragon walked slowly, looking for Benji the bucket.  Noticing a bit of blue sticking out of the sand, the dragon hurried over and pulled Benji out. “Oh good you’re back.”  The bucket said.  “I can show you how to make a sand castle.” The dragon smiled wide and nodded. “Ok, you need sand, water, and me.”  The bucket said smiling.   “Carry me over to the water.  We’ll get that first.” Again the dragon nodded, and carried Benji down to the waves.  The water rolled in and out, splashing and tickling the dragon’s feet with sea foam.  The dragon dipped the bucket into the water and filled Benji to the brim.  He carried Benji to a cozy spot in the sun and poured the water onto the sand. Today’s Meditation: Relax in the grass as you imagine sunlight warming you from head to toe. Looking for stories with positive learning moments for your little one?  You'll find it on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Dragon Castle" paired with meditations for kids. We help them drift off to sleep with a guided relaxation and a calming story. Gently nestled within each podcast episode are mindfulness techniques and positive learning moments.  To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team please visit our website. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. Since we are a listener-supported podcast, we survive on your tips and purchases. If your child enjoys a good story with a positive message, we would greatly appreciate you purchasing a T-shirt from our shop or making a donation to help us keep your favorite self-soothing podcast going. You can make a one-time donation or a recurring micro donation once a month. Just click on the link below or go to our website, www.ahwayisland.com. Donate Here Overall, do you enjoy our stories and self-soothing meditations? We hope your child loved “Dragon Castle” If so, we need your positive reviews to help others find us too. Please leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app like Apple Podcasts, our Amazon Alexa Skill page, or our social media pages to share your enthusiasm for our original stories with a positive message! Please follow us on  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Thank you for your help in spreading the word about our bedtime stories podcast, Be Calm on Ahway Island! As a result of your support you’ll find us ranking among the best in the Washington Post article The 25 Best Po...

It time for a game and James is ready. Remembering that his sister often plays the games he chooses, James tells her, "It's your turn to pick." Narrator: Male Your Turn Story Excerpt: James peered out the window at the soft fluffy snow flakes drifting down from the clouds. As the snowflakes fell into the spot light of the outdoor lamps, each flake gleamed bright white and then settled onto the grass.  The yard was slowly tucked in by the white blanket.  James hoped that the snow would still be there tomorrow morning. Julia walked over to the window, sat next to her little brother and said, “Wow, look at all that snow! I can’t wait to play in it tomorrow!” “That’s what I was thinking!” James replied. “It’s too bad, it’s too late to play in the snow now.  Do you want to play with the blocks?” Julia added. “I would rather paint.” James said. “I don’t know,” Julia said, “that’s pretty messy.  Mom and dad may not want us to start a painting project now.” “I really feel like making art.” James said, turning away from the window to look at his sister. “Well you can make art with blocks.” Julia said, “And it isn’t messy.” James was just about to complain. When he realized that the last few times they had played, Julia had let him pick.  James wondered if she got tired of always doing what he wanted to do.  James took a deep dragon breath in and out (deep breath) and decided that it was time to let his big sister pick. Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating in a tranquil pool, safe and relaxed, as the water rocks you gently. Looking for stories with positive learning moments for your little one?  You'll find it on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Your Turn" paired with meditations for kids. We help them drift off to sleep with a guided relaxation and a calming story. Gently nestled within each podcast episode are mindfulness techniques and positive learning moments.  To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team please visit our website. Thank you for your help in spreading the word about our bedtime stories podcast, Be Calm on Ahway Island! As a result of your support you’ll find us ranking among the best in the Washington Post article The 25 Best Podcasts for Kids by Frannie Ucciferri under the Best for Bedtime heading. We’re proud to be included in the Top 40 Growth Mindset Podcasts for Kids from Big Life Journal. Feedspot placed us at the #3 spot on their Top 15 Children’s Bedtime Stories Podcasts of 2019 list, in the top 10 of their Top 20 Kids Podcasts of 2019 and 2020 list! ListenNotes, included us in their list of the 9 best podcasts for kids that entertain and educate and VeryWellMind listed us as one of the 20 Best Meditation Podcasts to Listen to in 2019 in an article by Sara Lindberg, M.Ed! Our most recent accolades are: As a recommended bedtime podcast for kids on Georgetown Hill's Early School website, from Parentology, as one of the

Today Dragon visits the beach again. Paula the blue penguin and Benji the bucket have some friendly frogs they are eager for Dragon to meet. Narrator: Female Friendly Frogs Story Excerpt: Paula the blue penguin waddled over to the dragon with a wide grin.  She carried Benji the sand bucket with her.   They both felt excited to see the friendly dragon. “Welcome back!” Paula said. “We’re so glad to see you!” Benji added. The dragon smiled, and lifted the little penguin and the bucket up, giving them a big hug.  The penguin cooed and said “We were hoping you would come back soon.  We have some new friends for you to meet.” The curious dragon set the little blue penguin and the bucket down in the soft sand, took a deep dragon breath in and out (deep  breath) and the flames formed a question mark. “Follow us!” Paula said, swinging Benji back and forth.  She headed to her sand castle. Paula set the bucket down to wait with the dragon as she hurried inside. “Wait here. They’re a little bit shy.” The blue penguin said. The dragon sat down carefully, so as not to frighten anyone and waited with the little blue bucket. Today’s Meditation: Today, notice loving energy flowing through your body, from your feet up to your head. Looking for a way to help your child learn emotional regulation and how to self soothe?  You'll find them on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Friendly Frogs" paired with meditations for kids. We help them drift off to sleep with a guided relaxation and a calming story. Gently nestled within each podcast episode are mindfulness techniques and positive learning moments.  To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team please visit our website. Thank you for your help in spreading the word about our bedtime stories podcast, Be Calm on Ahway Island! As a result of your support you’ll find us ranking among the best in the Washington Post article The 25 Best Podcasts for Kids by Frannie Ucciferri under the Best for Bedtime heading. We’re proud to be included in the Top 40 Growth Mindset Podcasts for Kids from Big Life Journal. Feedspot placed us at the #3 spot on their Top 15 Children’s Bedtime Stories Podcasts of 2019 list, in the top 10 of their Top 20 Kids Podcasts of 2019 and 2020 list! ListenNotes, included us in their list of the 9 best podcasts for kids that entertain and educate and VeryWellMind listed us as one of the 20 Best Meditation Podcasts to Listen to in 2019 in an article by Sara Lindberg, M.Ed! Our most recent accolades are: As a recommended bedtime podcast for kids on Georgetown Hill's Early School website, from Parentology, as one of the 15 Most Popular Podcasts for Kids, Tweens, and Teens! We’re also reaching listeners internationally! Sassy Mama in Hong Kong included us in their article on transitioning into the n...