Be Calm on Ahway Island Bedtime Stories

When an unexpected visitor arrives, Kit Cat briefly escapes Marta's apartment. Narrator: Male Story Begins: 4:45 A Brief Escape Excerpt: Kit Cat squinched up her face as she became aware of the bright afternoon sunshine streaming onto the window seat where she had been peacefully sleeping. She twitched as she heard clattering noises and voices in the distance. Suspiciously, the little cat opened one eye. But she didn’t see anyone in the living room. Marta, Kit’s human friend, drove the street sweeper to help keep Ahway Island’s roads clean and and tidy. Marta had left their cozy little apartment early that morning to go to work. Marta was due to return home in the afternoon, but it seemed a little too early for her to have come back already. Kit opened both her eyes and lifted her head high enough to look up at the big clock on the wall. Two o’clock, it said. Yes, that was still too early for Marta to be home. 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 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 "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 tuning in to Be Calm on Ahway Island. Come back for more soon!

Sig has the best balance, but today the skateboard is playing with a new learner. How will they do? 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 “Best Balance,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 10:46 Best Balance Excerpt: Sunshine streamed through the slats in the garage door. A skateboard covered with swirls of brilliant colors rested in the corner. With a bright line of light crossing the red and orange swirls, Sig the skateboard could see it was a bright sunny day. The colorful skateboard rolled over towards the door, excited for a chance to play. The girl was sure notice her now.  The garage door opened with a click, clack, click, clack. The bright colors on the skateboard glowed as the garage filled with light. The girl spotted Sig right away. With a giggle she ran over, picked up her skateboard, and hurried outside. Sig giggled too, ready to play. The girl placed the skateboard on the ground and stepped on, one foot on a yellow-green swirl and the other on a blue-purple one. Sig wobbled back and forth, as the girl balanced herself. Today’s Meditation: Rest among the twinkling stars with today's meditation. 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 “Best Balance" 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

The morning after his first sleepover, Henry and his Mami have a conversation about names. Narrator: Male Story Begins: 4:37 The Name Game Excerpt: It was a peaceful late morning in Brian’s house. The sun was shining through the windows and casting a warm glow over the large living room. The room was large and tastefully decorated, with several plants, a plush sofa, and armchairs that were normally arranged around a coffee table. But today, the furniture was pushed aside to make room for something more exciting - a towering pillow fort, built by the five boys sleeping inside. It was a cozy and secure place, packed tightly with blankets and sleeping bags. As the morning sun continued to shine through the little cracks between the cushions of the pillow fort, Henry stirred from his slumber, his eyes opening slowly. He inhaled deeply, smelling a sweet aroma that had woken him up. It smelled like pancakes, and he felt his stomach growl with hunger. He turned over and saw that Brian, his best friend and fellow fort-builder, was already awake and sitting up. Today’s Meditation: Imagine you are a twinkling star, receiving and sending energy through the universe 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 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! We're grateful for your presence on Ahway Island. See you soon!

The bridge project is almost done. Today is Ronald's turn to shine. The roller gets to put the finishing touches on the bridge! 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 “Ronald's Turn” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 10:24 Ronald's Turn Excerpt: Warmth filled the garage gently waking Ronald the Roller. He smiled. The contractor told Ronald he would get to help with the bridge next time.  Next time was today! Ronald’s garage door slowly lifted, and the little roller zipped out, eager to begin. Ronald was the first one in the center of the construction yard today. He watched as the garage doors around him slowly opened. Ellie and Connor joined him first.   Ellie the excavator smiled at Ronald and said, “Are you ready Ronald?”   Ronald smiled and said, “Yes! No more waiting.” The roller said.   Connor the crane added, “It’ll be great to see the bridge once you add the finishing touches.” Danny, and Dory the dump trucks and Dizzy the concrete mixer rolled out of their garages and joined the group, excited to see Ronald. Today’s Meditation: Feel your muscles relax as you check in with your body from head to toe. 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 "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 “Ronald's Turn" 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

George Turtle plays 'I spy' with Petunia Possum and Ballet Bunny on a hot day - but he picks something very difficult! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 4:01 Color Confusion Excerpt: It was a scorching hot day in the Ahway Island forest. The air was thick with humidity, and a lazy, lethargic atmosphere seemed to envelop the entire area. Even in the shade of the lush trees, many animals sought refuge from the heat by heading down to the pond to take a refreshing drink and cool off. George Turtle had been napping in his cozy burrow, sheltered from the oppressive heat, when he woke up feeling quite thirsty. He stretched his legs and crawled out of his burrow to take a breath of fresh air. The heat was overwhelming, and George could feel his shell heating up under the sun's rays peeking through the trees. He decided to head down to the pond to cool off, taking slow and careful steps to avoid overheating. 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 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.  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! We're grateful you chose to spend time with us on Ahway Island. See you soon!

It's an incredible day! Darcy the dock dog gets her life jacket, ready for a boat ride. 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 “Dock Dog” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 8:14 Dock Dog Excerpt: Darcy peeked over the edge of the dock to see her reflection in the water. The fluffy dog smiled. Not just because she was adorable, but because the water was perfectly still. It was a great day for a boat ride! Darcy felt the dock rock gently, side to side. Someone was coming! She jumped up, wagging her tail with a warm greeting and hope. Then Darcy hurried over to her home.  Nudging her person she pointed to her life jacket. The lovable fluffy dog knew she needed her life jacket to go for a boat ride and she wanted to be prepared. The person laughed and said. “Is it a good day for a boat ride, Darcy? You’re right, you need your life jacket.”   Darcy’s person helped her into the bright orange foam and snapped the latch closed. The jacket hugged the fluffy dog snuggly around her back and belly. She even had a handle on her back, so people could help Darcy get on the boat, if she slipped into the water.  With her life jacket on, Darcy was ready for a boat ride. The fluffy dog sat down and listened intently. From further down the dock drifted a gentle burbling rumble. Darcy turned and lifted her ears in the direction of the sound.  With a smile, the fluffy dog hopped up and trotted down the dock in search of the rumble. Today’s Meditation: Happiness and love flow through you in this meditation. 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 “Dock Dog" 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 listener...

Rumina Rainbow meets Claude Cloud, and they find out that they have a lot in common. Narrator: Male Story Begins: 4:14 Cloud Connection Excerpt: The gentle pitter-patter of raindrops could be heard throughout Ahway Island as a soft mist enveloped the landscape. The grey clouds hung low in the sky, casting a shadowy hue over everything below. Yet, despite the rain, the warm sun peeked through the clouds, casting a radiant glow that illuminated the island in a beautiful golden light. Rumina Rainbow looked out over the island. It was her favorite thing to do whenever she had a moment to herself. She loved the way the lush green trees stood tall, reaching up towards the sky. The blue waters that surrounded the island were crystal clear and sparkled in the sunlight. It was a place of unparalleled beauty, and she felt lucky to be able to call it home. 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 to be calm on Ahway Island!

After weeks of helping out Emily and Billy have filled up their saving jars. Do they have enough Purchase Power to buy the robot kit? 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 “Purchase Power” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 10:23 Purchase Power Excerpt: Billy and Emily stood in front of the bookshelf with their money saving jars. The jars were getting pretty full. The “Giving” jar was where they had saved money to help others. Their “Giving” jars were filled with coins and bills.   “Wow!” Emily said, “We’re going to be able to help a lot!” Billy nodded in agreement and then looked at the “Anytime” jars. Those jars were about half full. Emily and Billy had been using those jars, just as they were supposed to. Anytime they wanted to spend a little money, and there was money in the jar, they spent it. Billy and Emily had discovered that they preferred to keep a little money in the jar, rather than spend it all. The ‘Later’ jar, money for when Emily and Billy were all grown up, was filled to the brim.   “I think we’re ready to start an account with your ‘Later’ jars.” Their mom commented as she passed by. Billy and Emily wondered what she meant by that but were far more interested in the “Special” jar.  The “Special” jars were stuffed full. Emily and Billy had been saving their money for a robot kit. “Let’s count our money and see if we have enough to buy the robot kit!” Billy suggested. Today’s Meditation: Gently sway like the graceful willow tree in today's meditation. 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 "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 “Purchase Power" 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 e...

Kareena is determined to build a magnificent sandcastle while she's at the beach! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 4:00 Stunning Sandcastle Excerpt: The sun was shining brightly on Ahway Island. It was still quite early, but Kareena and Kamala were awake and buzzing with excitement for the beach day ahead. The twins had both been tossing and turning in their bunk beds, and every time one of them moved, the bed creaked loudly. Finally, Kareena whispered, "Kamala, are you awake? I can’t sleep!" Kamala whispered back, "Yes, I’m awake. I can't sleep either!" They giggled quietly to themselves. Their mom, Mrs. Chand, had planned a fun day out for the three of them, as their dad and their brother Kumar were spending the day at Kumar's swim meet. Kareena was particularly excited, as she was determined to build an enormous sandcastle. Today’s Meditation: Imagine drawing gentle shapes in the soothing sand as you relax before today's story. 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 taking a break with us on Ahway Island. See you soon!

Grubby is a clumsy kitty, but a sweet one. As he investigates everyone's activities, Grubby makes a bit of a mess. It's a relief to all when he settles in for a nap. 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 “Clumsy Kitty” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 10:10 Clumsy Kitty Excerpt: The gentle rhythm of rain tapped on the roof as the chocolate and cream-colored kitty stared outside. Grubby’s bright blue eyes changed focus from the rain drops trickling off the leaves of the trees to the bright petals of the flowers. Water dripped down the window. The sweet kitty took a deep breath, in and out hoping the plants were enjoying their healthy drink of water. Grubby hoped everyone was sheltered from the rain in a nice cozy spot. Then the little kitty stretched and hopped off the ledge. It was time to explore. Grubby sprinted down the hall to see what his family was up to. As he passed the study, he heard the squeak of a desk chair. Grubby stopped and tip toed into the room. Dad was looking at something on the desk. The chocolate and cream-colored kitty felt curious. So, Grubby sprang up onto a chair to have a look. The blue-eyed kitty could see there were papers on the table, and wondered what Dad was looking at. Grubby decided to get a closer look. The blue-eyed kitty leapt from the chair onto the table. Grubby landed on the pile of papers. The papers slipped beneath Grubby and, with his momentum, the kitty slid right past Dad and off of the table. Today’s Meditation: Feel your body fill with warmth and love as you send your loving energy to the world. 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 "Nap Time" 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 “Clumsy Kitty" 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 mor...

Oscar Oven has a feature that he's never used, and imagines all sorts of dishes he can cook. Narrator: Male Story Begins: 4:19 Oven Imagination Excerpt: The Parker family's cozy kitchen was a warm and inviting space, with afternoon sunlight streaming through the blinds and casting soft shadows on the countertops. The walls were painted a cheerful yellow, and the cabinets were a warm cherry wood. Various items, including a fruit bowl, a stack of mail, and a few cooking utensils sat on the countertops. Billy was preparing to head outside to rollerblade. He donned his helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads, carefully making sure that everything was properly secured. Emily preferred to stay inside and draw. She grabbed a handful of colored pencils and settled in at the kitchen counter, leaning over her sketchbook with a look of intense concentration. Meanwhile, Mr. Parker sat at the counter with his laptop open, typing away as he answered some emails. The gentle hum of the refrigerator could be heard in the background. All in all, it was a peaceful and quiet afternoon. Oscar Oven had been feeling a bit bored lately. He had been sitting in the Parker family kitchen for hours alone, while the family was away at work or school. Now, as he watched the family go about their afternoon activities, Oscar longed to have his burners and oven put to use to make something delicious for the family to enjoy. Today’s Meditation: Enjoy the feeling of your body relaxing into the warm sand on a sunny beach. 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 "

The construction crew is back for their second day of bridge building and they have another new friend to help them. Who is the newest member? 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 “Bridge Building” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 9:12 Bridge Building Excerpt: Ronald the roller heard the sound of rain pitter pattering on his roof. The steam roller hoped that today he would join the construction crew at the bridge site. Ronald’s garage door rolled up and he rolled out to  wait for the contractor with the other vehicles. Danny and Dory laughed as they splashed each other wiping the rain from their windshields. Ronald rolled up next to Dizzy the concrete mixer. She was already spinning. “Good morning Ronald! Are you coming with us today? I hope so, I’m having so much fun making this bridge I can’t wait for you to help out too.”   Ronald replied, “I hope so too. I’d really like to help.”   Ellie the excavator smiled at Ronald and said, “It must be difficult to wait.”   Connor the crane added, “Don’t worry Ronald. I’m sure you’ll be joining us soon. Even if it’s not today.” Today’s Meditation: Feel your muscles relax as you check in with your body from head to toe. 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 "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 “Bridge Building" 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!

Sawyer, Summer, and Sidney Snapdragon hear the beautiful music of the garden and decide they want to sing! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 4:09 Snapdragon Symphony Excerpt: It was a wondrous and beautiful day in the garden. The lush greenery was alive with an abundance of flowers and plants, all of which were in full bloom. Every color of the rainbow could be seen in the petals and leaves, from the deep reds of the roses to the soft yellows of the daffodils. The fragrances of the garden were equally as stunning, filling the air with a sweet, floral aroma that was almost intoxicating. Summer Snapdragon couldn't help but be entranced by the vibrant hues that surrounded her. She felt grateful to be a part of such a breathtaking display of nature's beauty. Summer was enjoying the scenery and the warm sunshine when she suddenly heard the sweet sound of birds singing. She listened intently, captivated by the beautiful melody. As she looked around, she saw other animals in the garden singing along with the birds. The chipmunks chirped, the squirrels squeaked, and the bees buzzed. In the distance, a woodpecker added a percussive thunk-thunk-thunk to the music of the garden. Summer smiled as she realized how much she wanted to join in and sing as well. Today’s Meditation: Picture floating in the safe and comforting waters of a tranquil pool. 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! We hope you had a great time on Ahway Island. Until next time!

Hana the hyena is out for a walk when she gets a case of the giggles before long all the animals in the sanctuary join in to laugh out loud. 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 “Laugh Out Loud” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 9:52 Laugh Out Loud Excerpt: Sunshine highlighted the wavy grasses as it filled the animal sanctuary with warmth. Hana Hyena strolled through the fields singing a little song. She was feeling especially happy today and wanted to share her joy. As the little hyena walked her song grew louder and louder. Then Hana noticed some movement to her right. She turned and saw a meerkat standing up, looking at her with a puzzled expression. “That’s funny.” Hana thought, then smiled and continued her song. The little hyena sensed movement to her left and turned. Another puzzled looking meerkat had popped up. The little hyena giggled and continued on her way singing once again.  One meerkat popped up in front of her, then another. More and more meerkats popped up in the waving grass. Hana began to giggle a bit more at the site of all the meerkats popping up to look at her.   The little hyena tried to continue her song but now the giggle was stuck. She giggled as passed Giselle and her tower of giraffes. They lifted their heads as Hana passed, wondering what the little hyena was giggling about. Hana giggled even more, remembering the meerkats popping up in the grass. Hana’s giggle tickled the giraffes and as the little hyena passed them the giraffes began to giggle as well. 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 "Nap-Time" 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 “Laugh Out Loud" 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,

Danny Dump Truck decides he wants to be called by his full name, Drevan. Narrator: Male Story Begins: 4:28 Nickname No More Excerpt: It was late morning, and the sun was shining brightly in the sky. A gentle breeze was blowing, carrying with it the sweet scent of blooming flowers. Around the garage, everything was peaceful and quiet. The sun cast warm rays of light on the street. Birds chirped merrily, filling the air with a pleasant melody. It was the perfect day to start a new project. Danny Dump Truck was parked in a corner of the garage, taking a nap. He had been there for a while enjoying the cozy atmosphere. However, he was soon awoken by the sound of his driver opening his door. She climbed inside, and Danny's engine roared to life. Danny stretched his wheels, excited for whatever new project his driver had in store for him. He was always eager to help and loved working on new things, no matter how big or small the task was. Today’s Meditation: Relax as you imagine you are a baby penguin snuggled close to its papa. 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 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 "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!  We hope to see you on Ahway Island again soon!