Be Calm on Ahway Island Bedtime Stories

Ep 960. Beach Day Fun: a soothing story and children’s meditation

Emily and Billy find that helping others makes their beach day even more fun! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 3:40 Beach Day Fun Excerpt: It was early afternoon on Ahway Island. The sun was high overhead, shining brilliantly and making the air hot and arid. Emily and her family had spent the morning getting ready to head to Ahway Island Beach. Emily had helped Mrs. Parker pack the long blue beach towels with green palm trees on them, the sunscreen, and sand toys. Billy and Mr. Parker had made the family a delicious fruit salad for lunch. Billy had also helped pack the family’s reusable water bottles with lots of ice so they would stay nice and cool at the beach. Once they had everything ready, the Parker family headed over to the train station and hopped on the sparkling blue train that would take them to the beach. 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 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 taking a moment to be calm!

Ep 959. Woodland Harmony: a soothing bedtime story and relaxation

Felicity, Fernando, and Franetta peeper frogs discover a new singer in the forest! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:35 Woodland Harmony Excerpt: It was a golden afternoon in the Ahway Island forest. The sun smiled down through the trees’ soft green leaves as they swayed back and forth in the breeze. Wind whispered through the tall grass, and gentle birdsong filled the air. Near the edge off the woods, where the sunny field met the shade of ancient trees, three little peeper frogs were nestled together next to a mossy log. Fernando, Felicity, and Franetta sat side by side, each one enjoying the alternating sun and shade as the branches overhead rocked in the breeze. Today’s Meditation: Relax your whole body from head to toe in this 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 “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.  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 spending part of your day here on Ahway Island!

Ep 507. Muddy Fun! a short story and meditation for kids

Charlie Truck gets stuck in the mud, but gets some help from a 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 “Muddy Fun!” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 8:47 Muddy Fun! Excerpt: The driver got into the driver’s seat and turned on Charlie’s headlights. Then, the driver slowly and carefully rolled Charlie out of his garage. The little truck quietly rumbled so he wouldn’t wake the neighbors so early in the morning, but it was hard to be quiet because he was so excited. Soon, Charlie was happily rumbling down the road, headed towards a park where he could play. The roads were empty, as it was too early in the morning for most other cars and people to be awake. It didn’t take too long for Charlie to reach the park and soon, he was inside the park grounds, ready to play. Today’s Meditation: Gently sway like the graceful willow tree in today’s 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 “Muddy Fun!” 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!” Thank you for sharing your time with us today!

Ep 958. Mystery Seed: a mindful story for kids

Dragon is on the way to the community garden with Rebel, Rob, and Riley the raccoons, when a surprise drops right out of the sky! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:18 Mystery Seed Excerpt: It was an early morning on Ahway Island. The moon was just beginning to lower in the sky, and the very first hints of golden sunlight peeked through the trees. A soft glow filled the cave. The morning light gently wakened Dragon. With a stretch, Dragon hopped out of bed. Through the cave’s opening, Dragon saw the sun rising over the horizon and felt the calmness of the day. Dragon stretched and glanced toward the forest path that led toward the Ahway Island park. It might be nice to visit the community garden today, Dragon thought. Everyone on Ahway Island was welcome to help tend the garden and share in what it grew. It was a happy place, full of beautiful flowers, vibrant vegetables, and wonderful memories. With a smile, Dragon began the walk to the garden. 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 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.  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 always so glad to have you here!

Ep 957. Curious Kite: a bedtime story and relaxation for kids

Theresa makes a new friend in C.J. while they’re at the park, and Joe helps them out when their kite gets stuck in a tree! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 3:48 Curious Kite Excerpt: Just as Theresa was about to inspect another tree, something bright hovering in the sky caught her eye. Not too far away, a colorful shape floated and twirled in the breeze. It looked kind of like a butterfly, but it was much too big to be real. Theresa took a few steps toward the shape and squinted into the sky, holding a hand above her face. It wasn’t a butterfly – it was a kite! A butterfly-shaped kite with wings painted in all the colors of the rainbow. A long ribbon flowed behind it like a tail. It looked beautiful, spinning and gliding in the wind. “Who is flying that?” Theresa wondered to herself. Theresa had never flown a kite before, and she was really curious about it. 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 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 listening. We’ll see you next time!