Be Calm on Ahway Island | Bedtime Stories with Meditations for Kids

Ballet Bunny thumps her foot at the Spring storm to warn her friends and scare away the thunder.  Will it work?

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:29

Thumping Thunder Excerpt:

Clouds filled the sky above the Ahway Island forest. A strong breeze shook the branches of the trees.  Ballet Bunny stood on her hind legs with her ears perked up. She had been in the middle of practicing her pirouettes, when she noticed that the sky was getting darker and darker.  The little bunny furrowed her brows in thought.

As Ballet considered the weather, a flash of red caught her eye as a bird landed on a branch of one of the trees above. “Good morning, Ballet!” chirped Carrie Cardinal, her voice bright and cheery.

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!

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.

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!

Joe and his dad make dinner for the family using a favorite recipe.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 8:15

Family Recipe Excerpt:

A cool breeze ruffled the curtains in the living room. The windows had been opened wide to welcome in the fresh afternoon air. It was late summer, and the days were still warm and long. But the evenings were growing cooler than before, and darkness came earlier and earlier with each passing week. Soon it would be autumn.

Sitting in his favorite chair in the living room, Joe barely noticed the breeze, or anything else really. He was reading one of his favorite books and was completely engrossed in the story and the characters. Joe loved to read. Books brought him on adventures where he met wonderful people and animals. Books showed him fantastic places and taught him new things about himself and others. Joe sighed happily as he turned each page of his book, lost in the world of the story. Time slipped by unnoticed.

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.

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!

We hope your child loved “Family Recipe.” 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 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!

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!”

Kelly Computer helps Mia and her Aunt Sandra navigate a tricky pop-up.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:03

Pop-Up Puzzle Excerpt:

The afternoon sun peeked through the window in the quiet room. Kelly Computer slept in her spot on the big desk.  She was in the middle of a dream about cookies, when she felt a gentle nudge on her mouse, tickling her awake.  Sandra sat in the rolling chair in front of the desk with her thumb hovering over the left button.

Kelly’s screen flickered to life and her fan let out a happy little hum.  The little computer felt excited, wondering what Sandra might need from her today.

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!

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.

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!

Helen and her mother cook a new dish with the vegetables that Helen picked out at the grocery store.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:30

Eggplant Extravaganza Excerpt:

The warm afternoon sun streamed through Helen’s window. Helen yawned, stirring from her cozy nap.  She blinked sleepily as she sat up and stretched her arms above her head. With a contented sigh, she swung her legs over the side of her bed.

Just then, Helen remembered the colorful vegetables she had picked out at the grocery store earlier that day. She and her mother were going to cook them into a delicious dinner tonight! Helen smiled, feeling proud and excited to make a meal with her mom.

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!

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.

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!

Prince Grey Kitty enjoys the beautiful colors in his world.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 11:08

Mesmerizing Ribbons Excerpt:

“What a beautiful summer afternoon!” thought Prince Grey Kitty. He was perched in his favorite viewing spot, the windowsill of the great window in the front room. He gazed out of the window and relished the picture before his eyes. The world seemed especially colorful today. The sun shone brightly, and the sky was a beautiful azure blue, dotted with just a few pure white clouds. The trees seemed extra beautiful, with their green leaves swaying ever so slightly in the summer breeze. The movement of the leaves and branches created ever-changing patterns on the ground below as the sunlight filtered through. Along the edges of the yard, the oleanders were in full bloom, with patches of flowers in white, pink, and fuchsia.

On the front porch, which Prince Grey could see from his big window, Prince Grey’s Human had placed containers of bright orange and yellow hibiscus and had hung long planters full of deep red geraniums on the porch railings. Two big pots of purple lavender were placed in the corners of the porch steps. Everywhere he looked, Prince Grey saw beautiful colors. They made him think of his favorite toy, ribbons! His Human had many ribbons and she seemed to think that their purpose was to be made into crafting projects, but Prince Grey knew they were really for him to play with.

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. 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.

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!

We hope your child loved “Mesmerizing Ribbons.” 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 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!

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!”

Wynne Wallaby feels nervous because it’s her first day with a babysitter. How will Kiera Koala help her feel better?

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:10

Gum Tree Games Excerpt:

The warm sunshine dappled the forest floor, creating a patchwork of light and shadow. Wynne Wallaby and her mother relaxed in the shade of the gum trees. The little wallaby snuggled closer to her mother’s side and smiled. She loved being with her mama, especially on beautiful afternoons like today.

Her mother looked down at Wynne, smiled back, and gave her a little nuzzle. “Wynne, sweetie, I need to venture out for a little while to find some especially delicious wildflowers for a treat later,” she said. “How about you stay here and play with Keira?”

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!

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.

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!

Dragon goes to the mountains again to meet Ahanu Pika and makes a special connection with Ahanu’s sister Acadia.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:27

Dragon’s Special Friend Excerpt:

It was a usual weekday on Ahway Island. In the town, the kids were in school, and townspeople were doing all the things people do on a regular day. At the beach, the waves rolled in towards the shore in gentle swish-swishes, turning the soft white sand a darker gray as it became laden with water. The sparkling train made its usual circuit around the Island with its electrical power making only the most gentle whirring sound as it glided along the silver track.

On this particular day in the Ahway Island forest, Dragon walked with purpose towards the trail that went up the side of the mountain. While it would have been faster for Dragon to fly, sometimes Dragon preferred walking, and today was one of those days.  Dragon liked walking because there were so many interesting things to observe near the ground. On today’s journey, Dragon saw a multitude of tiny plants just starting to grow. There were also lots of different varieties of silky moss carpeting the shady sides of rocks and fallen logs, and a contingent of tiny ants parading back to their anthill, carrying their food finds to share with their friends.

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!

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.

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!

Mark draws a spaceship and learns to be more flexible when his original plan gets changed.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 8:53

The Colorful Spaceship Excerpt:

Colored markers spilled across the table as Mark dumped out his box of art materials. A red marker slid all the way across the table and dropped on the floor. Mark walked over to the other side of the kitchen table and picked it up. He looked at all the markers in their many different colors and tried to decide what he should draw today. He took a deep breath and sat down. He thought for a moment, and then had an idea!

“That’s it! Today, I will draw a big spaceship!” Mark thought. “It’ll be mostly grey, with blue windows. But I’ll need that red marker for the edges, and a black marker for writing numbers and for the landing gear.”

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.

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!

We hope your child loved “The Colorful Spaceship.” 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 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!

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!”

C.J. takes a ferry ride with their dad to go visit their grandmothers, but has a hard time waiting!

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:09

Ferry Time Excerpt:

The morning sun peeked through the curtains, painting bright stripes across C.J. Riva’s room. A single ray landed right on C.J.’s nose, tickling the child awake. C.J. smiled with a wide grin. Today was the day! Today, C.J. and their dad were going on a ferry adventure to see Nonna and Mimi!

C.J.’s grandparents lived in a house by the sea on one of the outlying islands. C.J. was excited to visit– excited for snuggles with Mimi in the hammock outside as they read together, and excited for Nonna’s warm hugs.  Nonna was always ready with a steaming cup of hot cocoa and one of her soft, knitted blankets if the sea air ever got a little too chilly.

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!

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.

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!

Caitie Condor has to get creative when she is stuck inside her cave on a rainy day.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:45

Creative Condor: Excerpt:

High in the scenic Ahway Island mountains, Caitie Condor perched at the edge of her cozy cave, gazing out at the majestic canyon spread out below her. Raindrops beat against the rocks outside, splashing at Caitie’s feet. The sky above was draped in a thick blanket of dark grey clouds. Every now and then, a brilliant flash of lightning illuminated the sky, followed by the low rumble of thunder echoing against the mountain’s peaks.  It was a day for staying inside, snug and warm.

Caitie loved to look at the canyon, even on stormy days like this. The rugged cliffs, streaked with ribbons of red and orange, reminded her of the colors of the sunrise. Below, the river cut its course through the mountain. Its waters were rising from the rain. The sound of the rushing water below was like a soothing melody, calming Caitie’s spirit despite the raging storm.

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!

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.

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!