Ep 996. Tandem Toads: a calming bedtime and nap time story

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!