Off Road Oops: a mindful story and guided relaxation




Bedtime Stories Cozy Corner Podcast show

Summary: On a snowy day as Sidney the snow plow clears the slippery roads, he slides right off and into a ditch. A tow truck arrives to help Sidney with his off road oops.<br> <br> Final 3 Dragon Breaths:<br> <br> Male Narrator<br> "Off Road Oops" Story Excerpt:<br> The snow was falling quickly.  Sidney the Snow Plow peered out into the night, searching for the road.  His headlights reflected off the white flakes.  All he could see was snow.  The little plow had been working hard all day to keep the streets clear, and he was feeling quite tired.  Even though he couldn’t see very well, Sidney decided to drive a little faster.  After all, the faster he drove, the faster he would be back home and in his garage, right?  As he picked up speed, Sidney noticed the road felt more slippery.  Oh well, he could handle it. He was a snow plow.  So Sidney kept moving. The snow, flew off of the plow and onto the side of the road.  The little snow plow wondered why he hadn’t thought of this sooner.  He looked back in the mirror and noticed that there were some spots of snow on the road behind him.  He wasn’t getting all the snow off the road at this speed. But, most of the road was clear, so Sidney decided to keep moving.<br> <br> The snow filled the air in front of him, and it became more difficult for the plow to stay steady on the road.  Still Sidney kept his speed up. Suddenly, the road felt really slippery, and Sidney’s tires couldn’t hold on.  He slid right off the road and into a ditch.<br> Today’s Meditation: We will guide you in a progressive relaxation from your head to your toes.<br> Looking for stories that emphasize <a href="https://www.ahwayisland.com/magical-chair-acceptance/">acceptance, understanding, and empathy</a>?  You'll find them on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Off Road Oops" 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,</a>