January 13, 2025

897. Moonlight Magic: a soothing kid’s story when you need a break

18 minutes

James feels a little scared of the shadows on his ceiling, but Julia helps him to feel brave.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:41

Moonlight Magic Excerpt:

It was bedtime on Ahway Island, and James was tucked snugly under his yellow blanket. Despite the night light on the wall, moonlight poured in through the window, casting long shadows on the ceiling. James stared up at them with wide eyes. They were moving back and forth, and that made James feel a bit nervous. They looked like wings flapping.

The shadows reminded James of the time he and his sister Julia had gone camping in their backyard. That night, a big tree had cast a long shadow over their tent. James had been scared until Julia made her own shadow even bigger – so big it had covered up the scary one. That had made him laugh, and after that, the shadows didn’t seem so bad.

Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating on a cloud, and relax into the feeling of lightness.

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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.”

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Digital Trends warns listeners that “you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious.” Yay!

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