Be Calm on Ahway Island Bedtime Stories Sheep Jam Productions

Rogelio sets out to find the perfect place to perform his, Brianna's and Helen's play.



Narrator: Male



Story Begins: 4:13



Spectacular Stage Excerpt:

In the sunny, cheerful Ahway Island park, Rogelio ventured out to find the perfect spot to perform the play that he, Brianna, and Helen were creating. The park was very busy because it was such a gorgeous day. The sun beamed down from a bright, blue sky, but a cool breeze rustled the leaves of the trees. The sound of laughter danced through the air as kids giggled and played, running around in the warm weather.

As Rogelio strolled past the playground, he stopped at the swing set and watched two children swinging high into the sky, kicking their feet up into the air. At the colorful slide nearby, another whooshed down with squeals of joy. They were having so much fun!

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 "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're so glad you could join us today on Ahway Island. See you again soon!

Sadie Seahorse counts down her 5 senses to help her relax when she's overwhelmed.



Narrator: Female



Story Begins: 3:53



5-4-3-2-1 Excerpt:

On a sunny morning in the vibrant Ahway Island reef, the underwater community was bustling with life. Colorful fish darted between swaying coral towers, dolphins leaped in playful arcs, and even the tiny seashells seemed to dance in the gentle currents. The whole reef was buzzing with activity, from the busy chatter of the crabs rearranging their homes, to the melodious hum of the seashells clinking together. All of this liveliness was leading up to something special. Today, the creatures of the reef were having a big party to celebrate the beautiful day!



Sadie Seahorse drifted close to the sandy seafloor as she watched the other creatures preparing for the grand party. Sadie loved the gentle feeling of the sand beneath her belly. It was her safety sand – a place where she felt calm and relaxed.

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 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 joining us to be calm on Ahway Island!

Bobby the bus uses his stop sign to say "Careful! Ducks!" to the passing cars. With his help the duck family makes their way to the pond safely.

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 “Careful! Ducks!” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

Narrator: Female



Story Begins: 7:48



Careful! Ducks! Excerpt:

Bobby the school bus smiled as he slowed to a stop in front of the red brick building. He held his stop sign out proudly, telling the other cars to wait. Seeing that it was safe, the school bus opened his doors and the kids filed off, eager to discover what they would learn today. Having completed his route, Bobby thought about what he might do for the rest of his morning. It would be awhile before he was needed to bring the kids home. A gentle breeze swirled blossoms and leaves around the little bus. Bobby took a deep dragon breath, in and out, enjoying the fresh spring air. Bobby decided to go for a little drive to see spring’s effects on their little town.

Today’s Meditation: Today, enjoy the feeling of your body relaxing into the warm sand on a sunny beach.

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 “Careful! Ducks!" 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 a href="https://www.svchs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Technology-to-Boost-Mental-Health-for-Kids.

After a frightening thunder storm, Dragon's friends come to visit and ask for a story.



Narrator: Female



Story Begins: 3:41



Dozing Dragon Excerpt:

Raindrops dripped from the leaves in the enchanted forest. It was a soft lullaby, and Dragon sat by a patch of mushrooms, tap-tap-tapping paws to the soothing rhythm. Dragon didn’t mind getting a little wet once in a while. This rain was just a gentle shower. But then, the rain began to pour more rapidly, and the soft tapping turned into a loud drumbeat. Soon, the forest echoed with a loud rumble, followed by a crash and a flash of lightning. The clouds were thundering.

The sudden noises were startling, and Dragon jumped up and swiftly zipped back home, curling into a tight ball with eyes and ears covered. The little dragon felt safer in the darkness. Meanwhile, the crashing song of the rain started to relax, and eventually, it ceased.

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 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 listening and being a part of our Ahway Island community!

Jewel the dog goes for a different type of walk on a hot day.



Narrator: Male



Story Begins: 3:47



Sunshine and Sniffs Excerpt:



In a tall building on Ahway Island, nestled within a small apartment, there lived a small and fluffy dog named Jewel. She had found her forever home a few months back, after a kind and caring young man had adopted her from the Ahway Island Animal Shelter. Since her arrival, Jewel had grown to adore their cozy little apartment.



Every day, Jewel would curl up on their squishy couch while her person tap-tap-tapped away on a laptop. She often tilted her head and watched the screen with a curious expression, wondering what was so fascinating about this glowing box.



But her absolute favorite part of the day was the afternoons. It was the time when her person set aside his work, put on his comfy walking shoes, and grabbed her leash. This was Jewel’s sign that it was time to go outside for a long, leisurely walk around Ahway Island.

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 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!

Thanks for joining us on this soothing adventure. Until next time!

Two little sharks, Shayla and Santiago play in the soothing sea, diving down to the ocean floor from the surface, and returning to the warmth of the sunlit waters.

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 “Soothing Sea,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

Narrator: Male



Story Begins: 9:17



Soothing Sea Excerpt:

Sunshine sparkled on the rolling waves. As sunlight filtered down the deep blue waters slowly lightened into a brilliant turquoise. Feeling the change from night to day, Santiago Shark peeked above the waves to watch the sunrise. Awed by the dance of colors across the sky, Santiago didn’t notice his friend Shayla had popped up right next to him. “Isn’t it beautiful?” she asked.



Focused on the sunrise, Santiago jumped. Shayla giggled and apologized, “Sorry, I didn’t mean to startle you.”



Santiago smiled and replied, “That’s okay, Shayla. I’m glad you’re here. Isn’t the sky beautiful this morning?”

Today’s Meditation: Feel your muscles relax as you check in with your body from head to toe.

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 “Soothing Sea." 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.