Be Calm on Ahway Island Bedtime Stories

This episode of Be Calm on Ahway Island is brought to you by our friends at North American Herb & Spice. We’re excited to introduce you to their all-natural and melatonin-free sleep solution, Herbal-zzZs! Visit northamericanherbandspice.com and use promo code Becalm25 at checkout for 25% off the entire site, including Herbal zzZs! Supporting our sponsors helps us bring you more episodes of Be Calm on Ahway Island! Winfield the Wheelchair and Brian meet Javier at a sensory garden. The two friends begin exploring this garden for all. Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “A Garden for All,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 11:10 A Garden for All Excerpt: The morning sun spilled through the curtains onto the little wheelchair. Winfield yawned and smiled, looking forward to whatever today might bring. The little wheelchair heard a yawn coming from the bed. Brian was awake and Winfield saw a smile creep across his face. Then the wheelchair remembered, Brian and Javier had a play date today. Now Winfield felt excited. As Brian’s dad knocked on the bedroom door.Brian stretched and said, “Come in!” “Are you ready for another great day!” Brian’s dad said as he peeked through the doorway. Brian grinned even wider as he responded, “Yes! Let’s get going!” Brian’s dad walked over to Brian’s dresser and asked, “What do you want to wear today?” Today’s Meditation: Happiness and love flow through you in this meditation. Looking for a podcast to help settle your child in for nap time, bedtime or a break? You'll find them on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Naptime or Not?" 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. You can search for stories by Learning Message, Character Type, or Narrator Type on our Episodes page. To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team, please visit our About page, or check out our FAQs. We'd like to thank North American Herb and Spice for sponsoring us! Experience a peaceful night's sleep with Herbal-zzZs. Parents and grownups, don't forget to visit northamericanherbandspice.com and use promo code Becalm25 at checkout for 25% off the entire site. By supporting our sponsors, you're helping us bring you more episodes of Be Calm on Ahway Island! We hope you found inspiration and tranquility on Ahway Island. See you again soon!

Carlotta Corn Snake thinks she would have better luck finding a forever home if she were furry. Narrator: Male Story Begins: 4:29 A Snake with Fur Excerpt: The Ahway Island Animal Shelter was bustling with activity on this sunny afternoon. Passersby strolled along the sidewalk, their eyes drawn to the shelter’s big window. Curiously, they would peer in, marveling at the various animals waiting for their forever homes. Inside the shelter, the air was filled with the sounds of laughter, barks, meows, and chitters. Volunteers and visitors moved about, showering love and attention on the animals. Amidst this flurry of activity, Carlotta Corn Snake basked lazily, her orange and yellow scales shining in the light of her heat lamp. “Today is going to be just like any other day,” Carlotta thought to herself, closing her slitted eyes. Carlotta had been at the shelter for quite some time. She’d seen many animals come and go. Playful kittens, energetic puppies, hopping rabbits – families would scoop up these adorable animals and carry them to their forever homes. Carlotta knew she had her own unique beauty, but she couldn't help but notice that furry animals seemed to get adopted faster. She wondered if she would ever find a loving family who would appreciate her dazzling colors and gentle nature. Today’s Meditation: Feel your body fill with love as you imagine a puffin family and think about your own unique family. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. As a listener-supported podcast, we truly appreciate our members on Patreon. If you're not already a member, please consider joining! Writing, recording, editing, and publishing episodes and managing digital platforms is an enormous endeavor. Our Patreon program will help continue to grow Ahway Island and we hope you will support us! You can choose from 3 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and an extra episode each week! Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? Looking for stories with positive learning moments for your little one?  You'll find them on Ahway Island®. You'll find them on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Mystery Jug" 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. In the press: Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment! Zzz! The Boston Globe recommends "Be Calm on Ahway Island" as as one of "Eight Podcasts That Could Help You Get Some Sleep." SheKnows recommends us as as a podcast you and your kids will love! Digital Trends warns listeners that "you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious." Yay!

Zara the cat carefully guides her adopted duckling, Dylan, showing the duckling her most sincere kitten love. Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Kitten Love,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 8:36 Kitten Love Excerpt: Sunlight spilled through the drapes right onto Zara the kitten’s bed. The little kitten stretched her paws out as far as she could. She purred, grateful for the warmth of the morning sun. As Zara purred, Dylan the duckling began to coo. Zara smiled and gently licked the fluffy yellow duckling’s head, grooming his feathers. Dylan hopped up and wobbled out of the cozy cat bed. Zara followed the duckling, grooming Dylan as he waddled away. Then the little kitten stopped grooming. Her little pink tongue stuck out of her mouth as she listened intently to sounds coming from the kitchen. Then Zara heard the little girl call, “Zara, breakfast!” Zara gently nudged the duckling, patiently guiding Dylan to the kitchen for breakfast. As the kitten and duckling entered the kitchen the little girl said, “Oh, there you are. You usually come to breakfast right away.” Zara purred as the little girl bent down and scratched her chin. “Here’s your breakfast and here’s some for Dylan.” The duckling waddled over to the dish the little girl had placed on the floor. Dylan sniffed the food and then stuck his beak in, enjoying each bite. Once Zara knew that the duckling approved his breakfast, she set about eating her own. The kitten and duckling cleaned every last drop of food out of their bowls. With tummies satisfied, Zara began to clean her own fur. All the while she kept an eye on Dylan, the little duckling was just as curious as she was. Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating on a cloud, and relax into the feeling of lightness. Looking for stories with positive learning moments for your little one? You'll find them on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Mystery Jug" 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. You can search for stories by Learning Message, Character Type, or Narrator Type on our Episodes page. To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team, please visit our About page, or check out our FAQs. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. As a listener-supported podcast, we truly appreciate our members on Patreon. If you're not already a member, please consider joining! Writing, recording, editing, and publishing episodes and managing digital platforms is an enormous endeavor. Our Patreon program will help continue to grow Ahway Island and we hope you will support us! You can choose from 3 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and an extra episode each week! Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? We hope your child loved “Kitten Love." We ask for your positive reviews to help others find us, too! Please leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app (such as Apple Podcasts). And, please follow, like, and/or share our social media profiles (Facebook,

It's the day of Jeff's birthday party! How will he wait until it's time to open presents? Narrator: Female Story Begins: 4:01 Patience for Presents Excerpt: Jeff Ettiene woke up with a big smile on his face. It was finally his birthday, the day he had been so eagerly waiting for. He couldn't wait to celebrate with his friends and have a super fun party. Jeff quickly jumped out of bed and got dressed in his favorite outfit. He raced downstairs, where his brother Mark was hanging streamers and balloons. Their mother was in the kitchen, gathering the ingredients to make a delicious cake. They were both busy getting everything ready for the big celebration. The party wouldn’t begin for a couple of hours. To pass the time, Jeff decided to assist with the party preparations. He helped Mark to set up the table for snacks and drinks, and then he taped some balloons to their front door. Even though the tasks kept Jeff’s hands busy, his mind still raced with anticipation for the party. Today’s Meditation: Imagine that you are a graceful willow tree in today's meditation. Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? Looking for ways to help your child learn emotional regulation and how to self soothe? You'll find it on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Happy 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. Listen to Be Calm on Ahway Island on Podurama! We appreciate you visiting Ahway Island today!

Allie is a pirate queen. She and her crew search the park to find the buried treasure. Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Pirate Queen,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 10:11 Pirate Queen Excerpt: Allie felt a gentle nudge as she napped on the blanket in the warm sun. Her mom lifted the pirate hat off of Allie’s face and said, “I hope you enjoyed your nap. Your friends will be coming soon.” Allie stretched and sat up. “I did. Thanks mom.” She said, giving her mom a hug. Allie set her pirate hat on her head. She quickly hurried over to the swings, so her friends wouldn’t suspect anything. Allie giggled as Owen approached, feeling excited for her game to begin. Owen had a magenta scarf tied on his head, looking very piratey. When he found Allie he smiled and said, “Arrrr, I got your message, your majesty, and wore me best.” Allie laughed, “You look great, me hearty!” From a distance, they heard a shout, “There be the Pirate Queen!” Helen had arrived. Today’s Meditation: Feel your body fill with warmth and love as you send your loving energy to the world. Looking for ways 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 "Happy 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. You can search for stories by Learning Message, Character Type, or Narrator Type on our Episodes page. To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team, please visit our About page, or check out our FAQs. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. As a listener-supported podcast, we truly appreciate our members on Patreon. If you're not already a member, please consider joining! Writing, recording, editing, and publishing episodes and managing digital platforms is an enormous endeavor. Our Patreon program will help continue to grow Ahway Island and we hope you will support us! You can choose from 3 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and an extra episode each week! Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? We hope your child loved “Pirate Queen." We ask for your positive reviews to help others find us, too! Please leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app (such as Apple Podcasts). And, please follow, like, and/or share our social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram ) to help us bring our original stories with positive messages to even more listeners! In the press: Digital Trends warns listeners that "you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious." Yay! We’re honored that the website of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems includes us on their list of

Zara overhears Allie and her parents discussing getting a new pet! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 3:58 The Family Meeting Excerpt: On a sunny afternoon, light filled the room with a warm and gentle glow. Zara Kitten was curled up in her soft and cozy cat bed, enjoying a delightful nap. The curtains were opened just wide enough to shine a patch of brightness right on Zara's bed. The little kitten’s fluffy fur gently rose and fell with each peaceful breath she took. With her eyes closed and a contented smile on her face, Zara snoozed happily. Sun naps were one of her favorite activities. Zara was roused from her nap by the scratchy sounds of chairs being moved in the next room. She peeked open one eye to look around, searching for her friend Dylan the duck. Dylan had been swimming in the pond earlier that morning. “He must still be out there,” thought Zara. As Dylan grew from a fuzzy duckling to a feathered duck, he spent less and less time indoors. Today’s Meditation: Relax as you imagine sunlight warming you as you lie in a grassy meadow. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. As a listener-supported podcast, we truly appreciate our members on Patreon. If you're not already a member, please consider joining! Writing, recording, editing, and publishing episodes and managing digital platforms is an enormous endeavor. Our Patreon program will help continue to grow Ahway Island and we hope you will support us! You can choose from 3 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and an extra episode each week! Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? 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 "Naptime or Not?" 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. In the press: Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment! Zzz! The Boston Globe recommends "Be Calm on Ahway Island" as as one of "Eight Podcasts That Could Help You Get Some Sleep." SheKnows recommends us as as a podcast you and your kids will love! Digital Trends warns listeners that "you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious." Yay! Thanks for tuning in to Ahway Island. We'll be back with more soon!

Dragon notices something zipping across the night sky. The little bat invites Dragon for a snack and our batty dragon zig-zags along. Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Batty Dragon,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 7:50 Batty Dragon Excerpt: A large fluffy cloud drifted across the sky. Hearing the gentle whirr of a toy plane, Dragon’s eyes fluttered open. With a long stretch, Dragon smiled. The fluffy cloud had been the softest place Dragon had ever napped. Dragon gazed down at the island as a warm orange glow filled the sky. The sun was setting. Dragon stretched wings wide and stepped off the cloud, slowly floating to the ground. Once on the ground, Dragon folded wings and walked into a field. In the fading sunlight a dark shape zipped around against the sky. The shape quickly flew one way and then another, zig-zagging across the field. Dragon wondered what it could be. As the sky darkened and Dragon lost track of the zig-zagging shape. Soon the stars and moon sparkled brightly above. Dragon walked along staring up at the twinkling sky with a smile of contentment. Occasionally something covered up a few stars here, a few stars there. Then, as Dragon wondered what was blocking the stars, something zipped right up to Dragon’s nose and hovered in front. 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, bedtime or a break? You'll find them on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Naptime or Not?" 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. You can search for stories by Learning Message, Character Type, or Narrator Type on our Episodes page. To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team, please visit our About page, or check out our FAQs. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. As a listener-supported podcast, we truly appreciate our members on Patreon. If you're not already a member, please consider joining! Writing, recording, editing, and publishing episodes and managing digital platforms is an enormous endeavor. Our Patreon program will help continue to grow Ahway Island and we hope you will support us! You can choose from 3 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and an extra episode each week! Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? We hope your child loved “Batty Dragon." We ask for your positive reviews to help others find us, too! Please leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app (such as Apple Podcasts). And, please follow, like, and/or share our social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram ) to help us bring our original stories with positive messages to even more listeners! In the press: Digital Trends warns listeners that "you may not make i...

Ellie Excavator goes to work in he middle of the night to fix a burst pipe. Narrator: Female Story Begins: 4:02 The Pipe Problem Excerpt: In the heart of the night, when the stars shimmered like tiny diamonds in the sky, the garage was calm and quiet. The moon peeked through the windows, casting a silvery glow upon the sleeping construction vehicles. The air inside carried the faint scent of grease and metal. All was still. Ellie Excavator peacefully slumbered in the cozy garage. Ellie was in the middle of a dream. In her dream, she found herself in a magical world where the ground was made of fluffy clouds! Instead of digging in dirt or sand, Ellie’s bucket plunged into the cottony white clouds, creating amazing trails that floated in the sky. With each scoop, she built entire bridges and tunnels – she was a cloud architect! In her dreams, Ellie felt as light as a feather, gliding along her floating pathways with a big smile. Today’s Meditation: Feel your body fill with love as you imagine a puffin family and think about your own unique family. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. As a listener-supported podcast, we truly appreciate our members on Patreon. If you're not already a member, please consider joining! Writing, recording, editing, and publishing episodes and managing digital platforms is an enormous endeavor. Our Patreon program will help continue to grow Ahway Island and we hope you will support us! You can choose from 3 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and an extra episode each week! Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? Looking for stories with positive learning moments for your little one?  You'll find them on Ahway Island®. You'll find them on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Mystery Jug" 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. In the press: Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment! Zzz! The Boston Globe recommends "Be Calm on Ahway Island" as as one of "Eight Podcasts That Could Help You Get Some Sleep." SheKnows recommends us as as a podcast you and your kids will love! Digital Trends warns listeners that "you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious." Yay! Thanks for visiting our island. Return anytime!

The ocean is filled with music. The sharks, Shayla and Santiago, search out the source of the beats and have a dance party! Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Rockin' Sharks,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 10:52 Rockin' Sharks Excerpt: Brilliantly blue waters surrounded Shayla shark as she swam through the quiet morning waters. Sunlight flickered above her as it filtered through the waves onto the graceful shark. Feeling a little cool, Shayla swam up into the bright warm water. Peace filled the ocean today. Shayla admired the acrobatics of a school of yellow fin tuna. They moved together to the right and left. The shark watched as the swiftly moving fish formed a swirling ball. There scales sparkled, reflecting the sunlight. In an instant the morning’s peace was broken as Santiago shark shouted, “Good Morning Shayla!” Shayla smiled and said, “Good morning Santiago.” “What are you up to today?” Santiago asked the other shark. 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 "Magical Chair" 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. You can search for stories by Learning Message, Character Type, or Narrator Type on our Episodes page. To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team, please visit our About page, or check out our FAQs. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. As a listener-supported podcast, we truly appreciate our members on Patreon. If you're not already a member, please consider joining! Writing, recording, editing, and publishing episodes and managing digital platforms is an enormous endeavor. Our Patreon program will help continue to grow Ahway Island and we hope you will support us! You can choose from 3 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and an extra episode each week! Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? We hope your child loved “Rockin' Sharks." We ask for your positive reviews to help others find us, too! Please leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app (such as Apple Podcasts). And, please follow, like, and/or share our social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram ) to help us bring our original stories with positive messages to even more listeners! In the press: Digital Trends warns listeners that "you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious." Yay! We’re honored that the website of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems includes us on their list of

Anton Acorn is scared to grow into a tree, but Wilma Willow helps him get comfortable with change. Narrator: Female Story Begins: 4:04 Brave Little Seed Excerpt: It was a beautiful, cozy afternoon by the Ahway Island creek. A gentle breeze rustled through the leaves of the trees. Birds chirped joyfully, flitting from branch to branch, and the sun shined down through the branches overhead, warming the grass and wildflowers on the ground. In an oak tree overlooking the creek, Anton Acorn hung delicately on a branch enjoying the view. Anton clung tightly to his branch, taking in the picturesque view below. However, he soon noticed that his branch was gradually lowering closer to the ground. Anton felt conflicted. On the one hand, he loved being up high and looking out over the creek. But on the other hand, he knew that Oswald, the oak tree he lived in, didn't appreciate the extra weight of his branches caused by the acorns. Even though he knew that Oswald got annoyed with acorns, Anton didn't want to leave the tree. He enjoyed the sense of security and comfort that being nestled in the branches of Oswald's tree provided him. Besides, he felt like he was contributing to the beauty of the world by being a part of it. Today’s Meditation: Feel calm and relaxed as you imagine a baby elephant and its mama. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. As a listener-supported podcast, we truly appreciate our members on Patreon. If you're not already a member, please consider joining! Writing, recording, editing, and publishing episodes and managing digital platforms is an enormous endeavor. Our Patreon program will help continue to grow Ahway Island and we hope you will support us! You can choose from 3 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and an extra episode each week! Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? Looking for ways to help your child learn emotional regulation and how to self soothe? You'll find it on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Happy 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. In the press: Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment! Zzz! The Boston Globe recommends "Be Calm on Ahway Island" as as one of "Eight Podcasts That Could Help You Get Some Sleep." SheKnows recommends us as as a podcast you and your kids will love! Digital Trends warns listeners that "you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious." Yay! Thanks for joining us to be calm on Ahway Island!

After a little nap Dragon discovers a simple smile can brighten up anyone's day. Before long all of Ahway Island is smiling. Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “All Smiles” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 9:30 All Smiles Excerpt: Soft white clouds floated across the brilliantly blue sky. Tucked snugly on top of the fluffiest cloud Dragon stretched. After a refreshing nap Dragon felt ready to play again. Spreading wings wide, Dragon hopped off the cloud and flew towards the forest. As Dragon approached the trees, a familiar melody danced on the warm breeze. Dragon smiled knowing it was Gerry Robin. Dragon spotted the robin on an upper branch of an oak tree. Though she had been singing, Gerry wasn’t smiling. Dragon wondered why. Was she tired, sad, or maybe just content? Dragon flashed a great big grin at the little bird and immediately received a smile back. Today’s Meditation: Today, notice loving energy flowing through your body, from your feet up to your head. Looking for stories with positive learning moments for your little one? You'll find them on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Mystery Jug" 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. You can search for stories by Learning Message, Character Type, or Narrator Type on our Episodes page. To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team, please visit our About page, or check out our FAQs. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. As a listener-supported podcast, we truly appreciate our members on Patreon. If you're not already a member, please consider joining! Writing, recording, editing, and publishing episodes and managing digital platforms is an enormous endeavor. Our Patreon program will help continue to grow Ahway Island and we hope you will support us! You can choose from 3 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and an extra episode each week! Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? We hope your child loved “All Smiles." We ask for your positive reviews to help others find us, too! Please leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app (such as Apple Podcasts). And, please follow, like, and/or share our social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram ) to help us bring our original stories with positive messages to even more listeners! In the press: Digital Trends warns listeners that "you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious." Yay! We’re honored that the website of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems includes us on their list of Technology to Boost Mental Health.

Savannah Swingset and Sara Slide witness an early morning fitness class, and decide to join in with their own twist! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 4:20 Playground Posing Excerpt: The Ahway Island playground was still and peaceful as the night slowly receded, giving way to thedawn. A gentle breeze rustled the leaves of the trees, and the fresh air was filled with the fragrance of blooming flowers. The dark blue sky gradually changed colors, from deep indigo to shades of pink, orange, and yellow. The stars shined brightly like little sparkling jewels, and the first light of the sun began to creep over the horizon. As the birds began to wake up, the first few chirps rang out, filling the air with sweet melodies. Savannah Swingset had been resting comfortably in the early morning breeze, swaying gently back and forth in the peacefulness of the morning. Savannah’s sleep was abruptly interrupted by a sound that she had never heard before, coming from the far end of the playground. A soothing and tranquil melody began to fill the air. Today’s Meditation: Imagine that you are a graceful willow tree in today's meditation. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. As a listener-supported podcast, we truly appreciate our members on Patreon. If you're not already a member, please consider joining! Writing, recording, editing, and publishing episodes and managing digital platforms is an enormous endeavor. Our Patreon program will help continue to grow Ahway Island and we hope you will support us! You can choose from 3 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and an extra episode each week! Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? 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 "Naptime or Not?" 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. In the press: Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment! Zzz! The Boston Globe recommends "Be Calm on Ahway Island" as as one of "Eight Podcasts That Could Help You Get Some Sleep." SheKnows recommends us as as a podcast you and your kids will love! Digital Trends warns listeners that "you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious." Yay! Thanks for visiting Ahway Island. Come back soon!

Dragon follows the friendly birds for a fun flight. Our sky dragon flies even higher and joins the air craft in their games. Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Sky Dragon,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 8:10 Sky Dragon Excerpt: Dragon’s cave glowed with the soft light of the rising sun. As the sun’s rays grew stronger, Dragon’s eyes fluttered open. Hopping up, Dragon stretched and then gently laid the quilt across the mossy bed. A lovely melody drifted into the cave. Dragon looked towards the opening, squinting into the light. Carrie the Cardinal and Gerry Robin were perched on a branch just outside of Dragon’s home, singing their favorite good morning melody. Dragon smiled and walked out of the cave to join the friendly birds. Bright blue filled the morning sky behind the soft, fluffy clouds floating their way past. Carrie and Gerry chirped even more happily now that their friend was joining them. The two birds flew up into the sky and then turned back to circle Dragon. Dragon understood what the birds wanted. It was a good day for a flight. Dragon lifted off the ground gently to join the two birds, who flitted from tree top to tree top. Dragon, no longer worried about being spotted by the kids, flew up above the tree tops. 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 them on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Naptime or Not?" 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. You can search for stories by Learning Message, Character Type, or Narrator Type on our Episodes page. To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team, please visit our About page, or check out our FAQs. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. As a listener-supported podcast, we truly appreciate our members on Patreon. If you're not already a member, please consider joining! Writing, recording, editing, and publishing episodes and managing digital platforms is an enormous endeavor. Our Patreon program will help continue to grow Ahway Island and we hope you will support us! You can choose from 3 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and an extra episode each week! Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? We hope your child loved “Sky Dragon." We ask for your positive reviews to help others find us, too! Please leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app (such as Apple Podcasts). And, please follow, like, and/or share our social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram ) to help us bring our original stories with positive messages to even more listeners! In the press: Digital Trends warns listeners that "you may not make it through an entire episode f...

Sana Scooter and Miriam are off on their first solo delivery! Will everything go as planned? Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:44 Delivery Dilemma Excerpt: It was a warm and cozy evening on Ahway Island. The sun was setting, and the stars were just starting to twinkle in the sky. The streets buzzed with excitement, and some happy tunes were playing from nearby restaurants. Sana the motor scooter was parked behind the Ahway Island Pizzeria. She could smell the delicious aroma of freshly baked pizza wafting from the windows. Sana was thrilled because she and her friend Miriam were going on their very first pizza delivery! Flavio, the owner of the pizzeria, had hired Sana’s driver, Miriam, a few days ago. Miriam had been through her training and was finally ready to take on her first solo delivery order. While Miriam was training inside the Pizzeria, Sana learned about delivering pizzas from Flavio’s scooter, Vinnie. Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating on a cloud, and relax into the feeling of lightness. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. As a listener-supported podcast, we truly appreciate our members on Patreon. If you're not already a member, please consider joining! Writing, recording, editing, and publishing episodes and managing digital platforms is an enormous endeavor. Our Patreon program will help continue to grow Ahway Island and we hope you will support us! You can choose from 3 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and an extra episode each week! Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? 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 "Mystery Jug" 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. In the press: Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment! Zzz! The Boston Globe recommends "Be Calm on Ahway Island" as as one of "Eight Podcasts That Could Help You Get Some Sleep." SheKnows recommends us as as a podcast you and your kids will love! Digital Trends warns listeners that "you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious." Yay! Thanks for joining us today on Ahway Island. Until we meet again!

Allie scatters clues around the park, to lead her friends to a buried treasure. Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Buried Treasure,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 8:09 Buried Treasure Excerpt: Sunshine spilled through the curtains lighting up the kitchen table. Allie smiled, enjoying the warm light as she ate her breakfast. Once she finished Allie quickly cleaned up. She was meeting her friends in the park later today, and she had a surprise for them that would take time to set up. Allie grabbed her pirate hat and her bag then asked, “Are you ready mom?” Allie’s mom answered, “You sure are excited today. I’ll put my shoes on and then we can go.” Allie took a deep dragon breath in and out (deep breath) while she waited for her mom. “Why are you in such a rush? I thought you were meeting Owen, Andy and Helen at 1. It’s only 10.” Her mom said. Today’s Meditation: Relax in the grass as you imagine sunlight warming you 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 "Magical Chair" 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. You can search for stories by Learning Message, Character Type, or Narrator Type on our Episodes page. To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team, please visit our About page, or check out our FAQs. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. As a listener-supported podcast, we truly appreciate our members on Patreon. If you're not already a member, please consider joining! Writing, recording, editing, and publishing episodes and managing digital platforms is an enormous endeavor. Our Patreon program will help continue to grow Ahway Island and we hope you will support us! You can choose from 3 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and an extra episode each week! Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? We hope your child loved “Buried Treasure." We ask for your positive reviews to help others find us, too! Please leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app (such as Apple Podcasts). And, please follow, like, and/or share our social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram ) to help us bring our original stories with positive messages to even more listeners! In the press: Digital Trends warns listeners that "you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious." Yay! We’re honored that the website of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems includes us on their list of Technology to Boost Mental Health.