Be Calm on Ahway Island Bedtime Stories

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Be Calm on Ahway Island features original stories and meditations made just for kids. Each episode begins with a short, calming meditation, followed by a gentle story perfect for bedtime, nap time, or any time it’s relax time!

  1. 1D AGO

    Ep 541. Stormy Music: a kids’ meditation and story

    Anora and Julia have a sleepover together at Anora’s house. Together they learn that the rain is not so scary after all. Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Stormy Music,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:38 Stormy Music Excerpt: Julia sat inside the fort, looking around at all of Anora’s colorful blankets, and wrapped herself up in the edge of one of the blankets. The fort was small but cozy. She started to say something to Anora, when the girls heard a boom! from outside. Julia froze at the sound of the loud rumble of thunder. That first thunderclap was quickly followed by several bright flashes of light and more thunder. Then the rain began falling in earnest. The two girls could hear the heavy raindrops pounding against the roof of the house. Julia pulled the blanket over her head to hide. Today’s Meditation: Relax your whole body from head to toe in this meditation. Looking for a story that helps your children build confidence and face challenges with courage? You’ll find it on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like “Berry Brave,” 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 2 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 “Stormy Music.” 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. Jooki recommends us as an outstanding podcast for preschoolers. We’re reaching listeners internationally! Sassy Mama Hong Kong included us in their article on transitioning into the new year, Sassy Mama Singapore recommends us for limiting screen-time while sheltering at home, and Haven Magazine Australia included us in their tips for getting through the school holidays. Thank you to Anne Bensfield and Pamela Rogers of School Library Journal for listing us as one of “8 Podcasts To Encourage Mindfulness!” We’re grateful you chose to relax with us today!

    17 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Ep 1017. Marvelous Markers: a soothing bedtime story and relaxation

    A little family of paint markers waits and wonders who will choose them. Then they become a birthday surprise and get to make their very first colorful picture! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:16 Marvelous Markers Excerpt: In the art supply store on Ahway Island, a little family of paint markers sat on the shelf, waiting to be selected. They were seven colors all together: black, red, yellow, blue, orange, green, and purple. As they waited in their pouch, hoping to be purchased, the markers liked to spend time guessing who would one day choose them. 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 2 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and extra episodes every other month! 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 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 relaxing on the island with us. See you again!

    16 min

  3. 5D AGO

    Ep 1016. The Other Hand: a soothing story and guided meditation

    Lisa tries using her “other hand” all day long, and discovers that practicing tricky new things can help her brain grow stronger! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 4:45 The Other Hand Excerpt: It was a regular Saturday on Ahway Island, right around lunchtime. In the town, in a little house, Lisa munched on her sandwich thoughtfully. Last night at dinner, Lisa listened to her parents and grandparents talking. Her grandmother mentioned that it is good for your brain to do activities with your non-dominant hand. At the time, it sounded interesting, and she wanted to try it. But she didn’t quite understand what it meant to “do things with your non-dominant hand.” 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 2 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and extra episodes every other month! Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? Looking for a story that helps your children build confidence and face challenges with courage? You’ll find it on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like “Berry Brave,” 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 calming break with Ahway Island. Come back soon!

    17 min

  4. FEB 6

    Ep 540. Jungle Gym Joy: a calming bedtime story and meditation

    Alice goes to the park and meets a new friend, Anora, who shows her how to have a great time playing on the jungle gym! Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Jungle Gym Joy,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 3:39 Jungle Gym Joy Excerpt: The sun was shining brightly on the twisty slide, and Alice decided she would play there first. Alice ran over to the slide, quickly moving up the steps. As she reached the top, Alice realized another girl was already there at the top. The other girl smiled and waved, giggling as she slid down the slide. Alice waited for the girl to reach the bottom and then she too slid down the slide, giggling as she went. Whee! Alice reached the bottom and hopped off the slide, but there was no sign of the little girl. Where did she go? Then Alice heard a giggle. She turned around and saw the little girl peeking from around the corner of the jungle gym. Alice decided to introduce herself. Today’s Meditation: Love flows through you in this meditation as you imagine a baby fawn and mama deer. 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 2 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 “Jungle Gym Joy.” 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. Jooki recommends us as an outstanding podcast for preschoolers. We’re reaching listeners internationally! Sassy Mama Hong Kong included us in their article on transitioning into the new year, Sassy Mama Singapore recommends us for limiting screen-time while sheltering at home, and Haven Magazine Australia included us in their tips for getting through the school holidays. Thank you to Anne Bensfield and Pamela Rogers of School Library Journal for listing us as one of “8 Podcasts To Encourage Mindfulness!” We hope you feel cozy and calm after listening to our story!

    21 min

  5. FEB 4

    Ep 1015. Straw Surprise: a bedtime story with guided meditation for kids

    On a nighttime visit to the garden, Rob finds discovers a strange human by the sharing basket and decides to investigate further. Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:20 Straw Surprise Excerpt: Along the edge of the forest, Rob Raccoon walked quietly by himself. His two best friends, Rebel and Riley Raccoon, were nowhere to be found. They’d all napped down by the creek during the late afternoon, but when Rob woke up, he found that his friends were gone. It was strange because the trio were usually inseparable. Rob figured they would turn up soon. Still, he wanted to know what they were doing. Probably something interesting. Rob had spent the last couple of hours looking in all their favorite spots for his friends. He’d checked the other side of the point by the lily pads where they liked to hang out and drink water. He also checked the berry patch where they enjoyed eating berries. He checked the hollow tree log they often slept in. Rob had even checked Dragon’s cave, to see if they’d gone to visit Dragon. 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 2 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and extra episodes every other month! 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 “Nap Time 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 enjoyed this story. Until next time!

    17 min

  6. FEB 2

    Ep 1014. Cave Courtesy: a soothing story and meditation for children

    Daisy Beagle catches a new scent on the breeze and follows it through the Ahway Island Forest. What will the curious dog find? Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:40 Cave Courtesy Excerpt: Daisy tapped her feet excitedly as she found the trail. It was definitely getting clearer the closer she got to the center of the forest. It smelled like a juicy orange, mixed with the flowery scent of a white rose. Daisy smiled. It was a lovely smell indeed. Soon, the sweet scent drifted to the right, off the main trail. Now, the smell had changed again. A warm vanilla scent had added to the rose and orange layers. The combined scents wafting on the breeze evoked a feeling of someplace warm and caring to the little dog. Daisy slowed at the edge of the path and peeked between two bushes. There were a lot of trees in that direction, but she really wanted to find this interesting smell. Today’s Meditation: Love flows through you in this meditation as you imagine a baby fawn and mama deer. 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 2 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and extra episodes every other month! 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®. 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 stopping by the island today!

    17 min

  7. JAN 30

    Ep 539. Birthday Surprise: a calming meditation and story

    Javier tries to give his mom a birthday surprise but things get a little bit messy. Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Birthday Surprise,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 3:43 Birthday Surprise Excerpt: It was a sunny autumn morning on Ahway Island, and Javier was sitting at the kitchen table, enjoying cereal for breakfast. He was really excited. Today was his mom’s birthday! Javier’s mom had left very early in the morning to go to work at the hospital. Javier loved his mom so much. She was always working hard to make sure that people on Ahway Island were happy and healthy. To celebrate her birthday, Javier wanted to do something special for her. As he finished his cereal, a brilliant idea popped into his head. “I know!” he thought. “I’ll blow up some balloons!” Javier had always loved the colorful balloons his mom gave him on his birthday and other special occasions. And if it was hot enough outside, Javier and his mom would fill up water balloons! Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating on a cloud, and relax into the feeling of lightness. 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 2 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 “Birthday Surprise.” 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. Jooki recommends us as an outstanding podcast for preschoolers. We’re reaching listeners internationally! Sassy Mama Hong Kong included us in their article on transitioning into the new year, Sassy Mama Singapore recommends us for limiting screen-time while sheltering at home, and Haven Magazine Australia included us in their tips for getting through the school holidays. Thank you to Anne Bensfield and Pamela Rogers of School Library Journal for listing us as one of “8 Podcasts To Encourage Mindfulness!” Thanks for choosing to relax with Ahway Island. Visit again anytime!

    21 min

  8. JAN 28

    Ep 1013. Sanctuary Safari: a meditation and relaxing story for children

    Lydia takes the train to the Ahway Island animal sanctuary. It’s time for a sanctuary safari! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 3:44 Sanctuary Safari Excerpt: It was a big day. Lydia had never been on a train before. They were going to take the train to visit the Ahway Island Animal Sanctuary. Lydia had never been to the Sanctuary before, either.  She loved animals and was eager to visit. However, she was a little worried about the train ride. What if the train was really loud?  What if it was crowded and there weren’t any seats left? What if they missed their stop? There were so many possibilities. 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 2 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and extra episodes every other month! 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®. 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 hope you enjoyed! We’ll be back with more peaceful stories soon.

    17 min
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Be Calm on Ahway Island features original stories and meditations made just for kids. Each episode begins with a short, calming meditation, followed by a gentle story perfect for bedtime, nap time, or any time it’s relax time!

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