Be Calm on Ahway Island Bedtime Stories

11h ago

Lisa and her mom go to the Ahway Island community pool. It’s very crowded, but Lisa works through her discomfort and meets a new friend. 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 “Sparkling Splashes,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 3:59 Sparkling Splashes Excerpt: Lisa’s mom stepped into the room and said, “Hi, Lisa! It looks like it’s going to be pretty hot today. I was thinking it might be a good day to go to the pool. What do you think?” Lisa’s face lit up with a great big smile. She hopped away from the window and crossed the room to give her mom a gigantic hug. Her mom smiled too as Lisa hugged her, and her mom laughed and said, “Okay, I guess you like that idea. Get your bathing suit on, and we’ll go!” Today’s Meditation: Picture floating in the safe and comforting waters of a tranquil pool. 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 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 “Sparkling Splashes.” 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! Be Calm on Ahway Island is on Kinzoo Messenger! Be Calm on Ahway Island is now part of the Kinzoo Messenger app as a special experience called a Path! In Kinzoo, Paths are unique interactive stories and engaging activities you can explore on your device. We’ve reimagined some of your favorite Be Calm on Ahway Island episodes as Paths on Kinzoo, providing a whole new way to experience our calming stories. It’s like having a journey through Ahway Island right at your fingertips! Click here to find out more! 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 taking a relaxing visit to Ahway Island!

2d ago

Dragon follows a trail of mysterious gifts…what could it be leading to? Ahway Island is celebrating 1000 total episodes since 2017! We’re so grateful for every family who’s joined us on this journey. Thank you for listening and growing with us. Narrator: Male Story Begins: 4:09 Dragon Celebration Excerpt: The band of forest creatures made their way along the path until they reached the edge of the forest, right where the path met the edge of the park. They heard voices – lots of voices. Half a dozen faces peered out of the forest shrubbery to see who was making all the noise. In the middle of the park, the pavilion and nearby area were full of people…it looked like the whole town had assembled! Dragon had never seen so many people together at the same time, adults and children alike. On one of the picnic tables was a bright yellow scarf, with yet another tag on it. 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 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 supporting Ahway Island through 1000 episodes!

4d ago

Brent’s playdate plans suddenly change but his dad helps him have a good day anyway. Narrator: Male Story Begins: 4:09 Playground Plans Excerpt: Today, Brent was going to meet his friend Billy at the park. They had agreed on meeting in the morning before the park got busy because it would be quieter. Brent had been thinking about the playdate all night long. He thought about how they could play follow-the-leader again. He thought about climbing on the jungle gym. He thought about searching for bugs under rocks. But most of all, he thought about talking to Billy, because Billy always listened to Brent’s favorite facts about trains, bugs, and weather. 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 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 visiting our cozy corner of Ahway Island.

Dec 12

Alice’s dad gave her a snorkel for her birthday, and today she’s going to snorkel for the very first time! 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 “Snorkel Surprise,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 3:31 Snorkel Surprise Excerpt: Alice’s favorite place to visit was the beach. She knew there were a lot of beautiful and colorful fish that lived in the water, but she had never gotten to see them up close before. Alice loved the beach so much that she had checked out every book from her library about sea life. Her bedroom was decorated with images of sea creatures and mermaids. Even her night light was in the shape of a dolphin. Today, Alice was extra excited to go to the beach. Her dad had given her a bright pink snorkel for her birthday and this would be the first time she would get to try it out. Now, she could finally see real-live fish in the ocean with her very own eyes! Today’s Meditation: 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 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 “Snorkel 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! Be Calm on Ahway Island is on Kinzoo Messenger! Be Calm on Ahway Island is now part of the Kinzoo Messenger app as a special experience called a Path! In Kinzoo, Paths are unique interactive stories and engaging activities you can explore on your device. We’ve reimagined some of your favorite Be Calm on Ahway Island episodes as Paths on Kinzoo, providing a whole new way to experience our calming stories. It’s like having a journey through Ahway Island right at your fingertips! Click here to find out more! 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 so glad you could relax with us today. Visit Ahway Island again soon!

Dec 10

Darcy Dog always barks when people come to the door. Will this time be any different? Narrator: Male Story Begins: 3:50 Pizza Pup Excerpt: Darcy was a small brown dog with a curly tail and lots of fluffy fur. She lived with her humans in a cozy house on Ahway Island. A big wooden deck stretched across the back of the house, with a sliding glass door that Darcy loved to gaze through. She often lay in the warm sunspot by the glass, watching flowers sway and little animals scamper by. If she looked farther out, in the distance she could even see the dock where her humans sometimes took her on boat rides. Darcy loved her house very much. And even more than the house, she loved her humans. She loved them so much that she wanted to protect them all the time. So, anytime someone new came to the door, Darcy would rush over with a loud, high-pitched bark. She would shout, “This is my house! Please leave! Go away!” 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 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! Thanks for listening to our calming stories on Ahway Island. See you again next time!

Dec 8

Lydia learns a new trick at her piano lesson – but it feels impossible! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:10 Piano Practice Excerpt: Lydia had already learned to play several songs and knew the names of the piano’s white keys. She knew where to place her hands, and she was starting to understand the rhythms and shapes of notes on her worksheets. Lydia was very curious about what she would learn at today’s lesson. “Today, we’re going to learn about scales,” said Miss Bonnie. “A scale is like a little musical staircase. We start at the bottom, and we go up step by step until we reach the top, and then we come back down the same way. If you play all the white notes, from C to C, that is a scale. Try it with your pointer finger first!” 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 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 listening. Come back to Ahway Island soon!

Dec 5

Kian Koala and Kiera Koala learn to work together as they climb the highest eucalyptus tree in the animal sanctuary. 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 “Koala Cuisine,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 4:03 Koala Cuisine Excerpt: It was a sunny summer afternoon on Ahway Island’s animal sanctuary. Kian and Kiera Koala were sitting under their favorite tree, feeling perfectly content. The quiet sanctuary felt like it belonged to them alone, and best of all, they were surrounded by their favorite treats: eucalyptus leaves. They had spent the morning eating the leaves they’d gathered the previous day while perched on a low branch, but now they were eager to add more to their tasty pile. “Kiera, look at all of our leaves!” Kian said happily. He reached into the pile while Kiera munched on a mouthful of delicious greens. When Kian pulled a leaf free, it was almost the size of his head. He held it with both hands to show the smaller koala just how impressive it was. Today’s Meditation: Relax as you imagine you are a baby penguin snuggled close to its papa. 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. 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 “Koala Cuisine.” 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! Be Calm on Ahway Island is on Kinzoo Messenger! Be Calm on Ahway Island is now part of the Kinzoo Messenger app as a special experience called a Path! In Kinzoo, Paths are unique interactive stories and engaging activities you can explore on your device. We’ve reimagined some of your favorite Be Calm on Ahway Island episodes as Paths on Kinzoo, providing a whole new way to experience our calming stories. It’s like having a journey through Ahway Island right at your fingertips! Click here to find out more! 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 that you enjoyed this story!

Dec 3

Tad Toad likes playing in the rain. Tad Toad doesn’t. Can they still be best friends? Narrator: Male Story Begins: 4:02 Tandem Toads Excerpt: The two toads sat in silence for a moment as the rain continued to fall around them – Tanner safe under his big leaf, and Tad next to his little puddle. Tad felt confused. He had always shared his favorite things with Tanner. They spent nearly every day with one another. They liked the same snacks, the same fun games, the same shady spots to rest. Tad always thought that’s what best friends did. “If Tanner doesn’t like puddles, does that mean we’re not as close as we used to be?” Tad wondered to himself. The thought made him feel a bit wobbly inside. Tad frowned. He looked at the puddles, then back at Tanner. “But we always do things together.” 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 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’re so glad you could join us to relax on Ahway Island!