Summary: 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.<br> Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 7:04<br> Narrator: Female<br> Sand Dragon Excerpt:<br> 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.<br> <br> 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.<br> Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating on a cloud, and relax into the feeling of lightness.<br> Looking for a way to help your child learn <a href="https://www.ahwayisland.com/happy-dragon-emotional-regulation/">emotional regulation</a> 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 <a href="https://www.ahwayisland.com/about/">our mission at Ahway Island</a> and our team please visit our website.<br> Thank you for your help in spreading the word about our bedtime stories podcast, Be Calm on Ahway Island!<br> As a result of your support you’ll find us ranking among the best in the <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/08/06/common-sense-media-shares-great-podcasts-kids/?noredirect=on">Washington Post article The 25 Best Podcasts for Kids</a> by Frannie Ucciferri under the Best for Bedtime heading. We’re proud to be included in the <a href="https://biglifejournal.com/blogs/blog/top-35-growth-mindset-podcasts-families">Top 40 Growth Mindset Podcasts for Kids</a> from Big Life Journal. Feedspot placed us at the #3 spot on their <a href="https://blog.feedspot.com/childrens_bedtime_stories_podcasts/">Top 15 Children’s Bedtime Stories Podcasts of 2019</a> list, in the top 10 of their <a href="https://blog.feedspot.com/kids_podcasts/#h5029932">Top 20 Kids Podcasts of 2019</a> and <a href="https://blog.feedspot.com/kids_podcasts/">2020 list</a>! ListenNotes, included us in their list of the <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/curated-podcasts/the-9-best-podcasts-for-kids-that-BeE2NGt8jC6/">9 best podcasts for kids that entertain and educate</a> and VeryWellMind listed us as one of the <a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/best-meditation-podcasts-4771686">20 Best Meditation Podcasts to Listen to in 2019</a> in an article by Sara Lindberg, M.Ed!<br> Our most recent accolades are:<br> As a <a href="https://georgetownhill.com/bedtime-podcasts-for-kids/">recommended bedtime podcast for kids</a> on Georgetown Hill's Early School website, from Parentology, as one of the <a href="https://parentology.com/the-15-most-popular-podcasts-for-kids-tweens-and-teens/3/">15 Most Popular Podcasts for Kids, Tweens, and Teens!</a> We’re also reaching listeners internationally! <a href="https://www.sassymamahk.com/health-wellness-make-peace-new-year/">Sassy Mama in Hong Kong</a> included us...
