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

Dory Dump Truck tells her friends that she knows what's being built at the new construction site. How will Dory come to terms with telling them the truth?

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 4:36

Cool Construction Excerpt:

It was a bright, sunny day on Ahway Island. Dory Dump Truck felt warmed by the sun’s rays as she and her driver entered the new construction site on Ahway Island. As Dory’s driver steered her into the big silver gate, they heard the other construction workers call out “hello!” Dory smiled to herself at the prospect of a new day of building and construction. She felt curious about what amazing things would she help build today on the lovely island she called home.

As the dump truck and her driver moved through the construction site to their destination, Dory’s head spun with ideas about what this new construction project was. Maybe it was a restaurant. Or a bookstore! Dory didn’t know what was going to be built, but she was looking forward to it nonetheless.

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 3 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?

Looking for a way 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 listening to our calming stories on Ahway Island. See you again next time!

Our cuddly dragon wakes up from a nap and brings the blanket back to thunderous applause at the end of a play.

Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Cuddly Dragon” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 10:22

Cuddly Dragon Excerpt:

A gentle melody filled the enchanted forest as birds sang good afternoon. A breeze circled the cheerful birds and carried their song out of the forest. The singing air swirled into a flower garden, filled with flowers every color of the rainbow. Rich red roses at the garden’s entrance swayed to the musical breeze. The gentle wind carried the song to the soft peach roses and then the bright yellow blooms. Deep green leaves fluttered as the song and breeze waltzed by. Delicate bluebell flowers rang, and purple and white snapdragons smiled, as they listened to the song. Finally, the song found Dragon napping among the flowers.

The dancing melody tickled Dragon’s ears. With a smile, Dragon woke. It was always wonderful to hear the joyful music of the birds.  Dragon blinked, eyes fluttering open to see the source of the song. Vibrant flowers softly swayed with the breeze releasing their refreshing scent.  Dragon took a deep breath, in and out, enjoying the floral fragrance. Then Dragon nuzzled the soft yellow blanket, still clutched in Dragon’s paws. There was a nervous fluttering in Dragon’s tummy. It was time to return the blanket to the kids. Like a little kitty in a favorite sunbeam, Dragon stretched and sat up. Thinking about where to bring the yellow blanket so that its owner would find it, Dragon slowly stood up. The sound of laughter caught Dragon’s attention. Kids were probably on the playground. That was it! Dragon would bring the blanket to the playground. The laughter hugged Dragon and Dragon felt encouraged to move towards the cheery sound. With a smile, Dragon skipped out of the flower garden and back to the edge of the forest. The trees helped Dragon feel confident and brave.

Today’s Meditation: Rest among the twinkling stars with today's meditation.

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 "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 3 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?

Kaia Coloring Book helps her friend Callie Kim after a stressful day at school.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:35

Calm Colors Excerpt:

It was a cloudy day on Ahway Island. Callie Kim’s bedroom was gently lit by the overcast sunlight filtering in through the sheer curtains. Kaia Coloring Book sat peacefully on Callie’s desk. The little coloring book waited patiently for Callie to come back from school. Kaia listened carefully for the sound of the school bus coming to a halt outside the house. That sound meant that her friend would soon be home!

The coloring book enjoyed the quiet time she spent with Callie. She liked it when Callie came home and covered her pages in all sorts of colors. While she waited, Kaia thought about when she first met Callie. Callie and her family had moved to Ahway Island recently. Callie was still a little anxious around the other kids at school. This meant that Callie often came home from school feeling stressed. Callie had very loving parents, and they knew that Callie enjoyed coloring. The colors would make her smile and help her relax. So, Mr. and Mrs. Kim gave Kaia to Callie to help her with stress.

Today’s Meditation: Feel calm and relaxed as you imagine a baby elephant and its mama.

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 3 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?

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!

Join us again next time on Ahway Island!

It's nearly show time for Rogelio, Helen and Brianna. So, Rogelio searches for a spot in the park to rehearse their original dragon play.

Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Show Time” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 8:47

Show Time Excerpt:

Rogelio scanned the park for a good spot to practice their play. He walked past the playground. Laughter filled the air as kids ran past Rogelio on their way to the swings. He watched as the kids propelled the swings higher and higher. Rogelio smiled and began to dart over to the swings. Then he stopped and reminded himself that he would be able to play on the swings another time. After all, Rogelio was excited to practice their play. His friends were eager to see what he had been working on with Brianna and Helen. So, Rogelio stepped away from the swings and told himself that now he had checked out the playground. There would not be enough room to practice, and they would be interrupted frequently by kids running through.

 

As Rogelio stepped off of the playground, he noticed an open field. That looked like plenty of space! Rogelio ran to the field. They would have all kinds of room there. He just knew Brianna and Helen would love it! Before Rogelio reached the field, another group of kids raced onto the field and began kicking a ball around. Rogelio stopped, his shoulders dropped down, disappointed. He took a deep dragon breath in and out. He realized that the field was a ball field. Oh well, there would be another place for them to practice.

Today’s Meditation: Today, notice loving energy flowing through your body, from your feet up to your head.

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 "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. 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 3 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 “Show Time" 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,

Lydia practices piano with Ruby June and discovers that not everyone learns the same way.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 4:07

Memorable Music Excerpt:

It was a sunny afternoon on Ahway Island. Lydia Hamadou was sitting at the kitchen table. She had just gotten back from a fun-filled day at school. She swung her legs under the table and reached into her purple backpack. She pulled out her blue folder and opened it up.

Inside sat a white piece of paper with black lines and dots on it. It was sheet music! Ms. Bonnie had given the new song to Lydia before school had ended. Lydia wanted to try practicing it before her piano lesson with Ms. Bonnie later today. Lydia was excited to learn the new song. Someday, she wanted to perform it on the big stage at the school.

Today’s Meditation: Relax as you imagine sunlight warming you as you lie in a grassy meadow.

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 3 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?

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 grateful you chose to spend time with us on Ahway Island. See you soon!

After Max teases her, Mia and her brother learn about women who have made a difference. Believing in girl power, Mia is ready to share what she learned with the world.

Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Girl Power” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 11:13

Girl Power Excerpt:

Mia carried her magnet blocks into the family room. Smiling, she sat down and spread the blocks out onto the floor. The mixture of colors was beautiful. Mia smiled and got busy building. She held a red piece close to a blue one and the strength of the magnets snapped the two blocks together. Mia giggled and picked up a yellow block and a green block. She held them a little further apart. The magnet was still strong enough to pull the blocks together.  Then Mia held a purple and an orange block even further apart. This time the two blocks fell to the floor separately. Hmmm, Mia wondered what was happening. Maybe it was just the purple and orange blocks. She decided to try her experiment again.

Max, Mia’s brother set his book down and watched his little sister as she held the purple and orange block closer together. The two blocks snapped together, and Mia giggled.

“What are you doing?” Max asked, feeling puzzled.

“I’m doing experiments to see how powerful the magnets in my blocks are.” Mia replied excitedly. “I’m going to be a physicist, go on adventures and figure out how things work!” she announced.

Today’s Meditation: Today, notice loving energy flowing through your body, from your feet up to your head.

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 3 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 “Girl Power" 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 mor...

Trudy Tricycle is so excited for tomorrow that she can't calm her mind for sleep.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:35

Trike Travails Excerpt:

It was a calm, serene night on Ahway Island. The night sky was filled with bright, twinkling stars, and soft, shimmering moonlight reflected off the rooftops of the houses. The smell of freshly cut grass wafted through the air. Crickets chirped in the distance. It was peaceful and quiet. Although most of the neighborhood’s residents were nestled inside their homes, getting ready to sleep, Trudy Tricycle was wide awake. She had so much energy, that she found herself making circles in  her spot in the cozy garage she shared with Bing Bicycle.

“Trudy…” Bing said from his corner. “Come on, it’s nearly time for bed.”  Trudy did one more spin so that she could face Bing.

“I know,” Trudy replied, “But I’m just so excited! I don’t think I can ever fall asleep!”

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 3 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?

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!

We're so glad you could join us today on Ahway Island. See you again soon!

Chance the cardboard box experiences adventures in time. This time the kids bring him back to the ice age. What will they discover this time?

Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Adventures in Time” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 11:13

Adventures in Time Excerpt:

Rain tip-tapped away on the roof, filling the cozy house with a soothing rhythm. The little kitty purred, grateful for the warm hug of Chance the cardboard box. Chance enjoyed the peaceful, serene moment. A low rumble filled the room. The little kitty sat up, ears scanning for another clue. The thunder rumbled again. The little kitty sprang out of the box and scampered down the hall.

Chance smiled, knowing that it was time for another adventure.  He heard the boy say, “It’s raining hard today. I don’t know if we should go out exploring.”

The cardboard box wilted, feeling disappointed. Chance really wanted an adventure today.

The girl smiled at her brother and said. “We don’t have to go out to explore.”

Today’s Meditation: Happiness and love flow through you in this meditation.

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 "Nap-Time" 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 3 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 “Adventures in Time" 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!

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

Fernando Frog wants to learn something that peeper frogs don’t normally do — he wants to fly how to fly!

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 4:27

Flying Frogs Excerpt:

It was a calm late morning on Ahway Island.  The sun was rising high in the sky, warming all the plants and animals that lived in the forest.  Fernando Frog had just finished singing one of his favorite songs and was now resting on a log on the edge of the water of the pond where he lived.  Fernando stretched out his back legs as he watched the reflection of the sun on the pond’s surface. The glittering light made Fernando feel grateful to live in such a beautiful forest.

Suddenly, Fernando heard a rustling noise in the trees nearby.  Fernando looked to see where the noise was coming from.  In the branches of the trees, he saw a little baby bird with fluffy brown wings and a little bit of red on its chest.   The little bird sprang from one branch to another, flapping his wings with determination.

Fernando decided to hop closer to the tree to greet the baby bird.

“Hello, up there!” Fernando called.

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 3 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?

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'll see you next time on Ahway Island!

Let's play as Danny and Dory the dump trucks race to see who is the fastest. Ellie the excavator gives the signal and they're off!

Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Let's Play!” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 9:38

Let's Play Excerpt:

Light streamed through the gaps in the door of the little dump truck’s garage. The little dump truck blinked as the warm sun gently settled on Danny’s headlights. Danny smiled and his engine began to rumble awake. The little dump truck felt eager to find out what the crew would be up to today. His garage door rolled up revealing Dory the dump truck already in the construction yard. Danny’s fenders dropped with disappointment.

“I’m first today!” Dory exclaimed. “It’s not a race.” Danny rumbled.

“Really?” Ellie the excavator’s garage door slowly rolled up and the happy excavator rolled out. “You usually race me out here every morning.” She said. “Did Dory get to the yard first?”

“I did!” Dory said, beaming.

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

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 "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. 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 3 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 “Let's Play!" 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!

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