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

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May 09, 2022 604: Rainy Ramble: a calming meditation and story for kids
Alma Raincoat is ready to spend some fun time in the rain...but one of her buttons is missing!

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 4:31
Rainy Ramble Excerpt:

It was a rainy day on Ahway Island. The pretty green trees had friendly rain drops on their leaves that gently slipped onto the grass. Everyone on Ahway Island was spending a great day inside. All except Alma Raincoat who was ready to go out into the warm rain and have some fun! Alma loved playing in the rain with her owner, Britney. But today was extra special, Alma and Britney were going to visit Britney’s grandma.

Today was extra-special: Alma and Britney were going to visit Britney’s Grandma, who everyone affectionately called “Grammy.” Alma couldn’t contain her excitement. It had been quite some time since it rained on Ahway Island. Alma loved the sunshine too but the rain was always her favorite. The rain drops made funny sounds when Alma was over Britney’s shoulders. The rain also helped make all of the pretty flowers grow in the spring. Alma’s bright yellow color made it easy for everyone to see where she and Britney were. When it rained, Alma’s bright yellow made her feel like she was Ahway Island’s sunshine for the day.

Today’s Meditation: Love flows through you in this meditation as you imagine a baby fawn and mama deer.
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.
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 "Rainy Ramble" 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:
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."

19 min
May 06, 2022 235. Playful Plow: a relaxing story and mindful relaxation
Sidney Snow Plow has a big day clearing snow, and still makes time to say hi to their friends!
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 “Playful Plow” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 7:26

Playful Plow Excerpt:
Light slipped through the cracks in the garage door. Sidney the snow plow could see a bit of white and wondered whether he would be going out today. He had his answer when his driver came into the garage and brushed some big fluffy flakes off of her shoulders and hat. “Let’s get going.” She said. “If we start now, we should be able to keep the roads nice and clear.” Well that answered that. The garage door rolled up and Sidney’s engine rumbled as the driver turned the key.

Sidney blinked. It was so bright. The light reflected off the fluffy flakes as they swirled their way down to the ground. Before the snow plow’s eyes the world was changing to white. Sidney slowly drove out of the garage and into the falling snow. Sidney dropped the plow and began moving the snow. As he approached the resting snow it began to swirl around on the pavement, sensing the coming plow.

When Sidney moved the snow, he could see it flowing off to the side of the road, like it was supposed to, but he could barely feel it. It was as if Sidney was moving air!
Today’s Meditation: Relax in the grass as you imagine sunlight warming you from head to toe.
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.
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 “Playful Plow" 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 <...
15 min
May 02, 2022 602: Park Playtime: a meditation and story for your bedtime routine
Max wants to play with his friends at the park but understands he promised to walk Zip Yorkie Dog with Grandma Tang first. By keeping his promise, he makes a new friend!

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:56
Park Playtime Excerpt:

It was a bright sunny day on Ahway Island. The birds were singing and the tree branches were blowing in the breeze. Today, Zip Yorkie Dog was going on a walk in the park with Max Tang and Grandma Tang. It was such a beautiful day outside that Grandma Tang suggested she and her grandson take Zip on his walk together. Max was very happy to spend time with his grandma and to give Zip some exercise. Max would even get to hold Zip’s leash! It was an important task to keep Zip safe. Zip trusted Max and so did Grandma Tang.

As it was such a beautiful day, there were lots of kids playing at the park. Max saw some of his neighbors and friends going on walks with their families. Max got especially excited when he saw his good friend Billy playing with his younger sister Emily. The siblings were throwing a bright red frisbee back and forth in a grassy section of the park while their dad watched from a nearby bench.

Today’s Meditation: Feel calm and relaxed as you imagine a baby elephant and its mama.
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," 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.
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 "Park Playtime" 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:
Jooki recommends us as an outstanding podcast for preschoolers.

SheKnows recommends us as as a podcast you and your kids will love!

We’re honored that the website of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems includes us on their list of Technology to Boost Mental Health.

21 min
April 29, 2022 234. Pretending Possum: a calming meditation and kid’s story
Petunia Possum is shy but wants new friends. She pretends to sleep when they are around, afraid of being rejected
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 “Pretending Possum” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 11:49

Pretending Possum Excerpt:
The peaceful moon smiled down on the enchanted forest. Petunia possum looked up at the bright sliver and smiled back. Petunia always felt comforted by the friendly moon. It was her reliable friend in the sky. Anytime she felt alone all the little possum had to do was look up, and she had the company of the moon and stars. However the moon and the stars weren’t very good at conversation. As Petunia looked up at the sky she wished she could find a friend.

The little possum felt very shy. She really did want friends, but every time another animal came near, she would pretend to be asleep. Petunia didn’t know why she did it, she just did. She scurried around under the trees looking for an animal who might be a friend. Petunia sat down under a tree and began to think, “What if they tell me to go away, or they don’t like me?” At that moment, some bunnies hopped her way. Petunia immediately lied down and curled into a ball, pretending she was asleep.

Then dragon noticed the sleeping possum as it passed the fir tree. Knowing that the bunnies would have been very friendly to Petunia, the dragon sighed and smiled at the possum as she opened her eyes, encouraging her to be brave. Petunia looked into the dragon’s kind eyes and decided that she would be brave. In fact tonight, if she saw another animal, she would make sure that she stayed awake. No more pretending!
Today’s Meditation: Feel your muscles relax as you check in with your body from head to toe.
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.
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 “Pretending Possum" 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:
20 min
April 25, 2022 600: The King of the Shelter: a relaxing meditation and kid’s story
It's Adoption Day at the Ahway Island Animal Shelter and Larry Iguana is grateful for his Shelter family.
Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 4:38
King of the Shelter Excerpt:

It was a bright sunny day on Ahway Island. The wind was gently blowing, providing everyone on the island a refreshing breeze to keep them cool in the hot sun. Kids played outside and pedestrians in downtown Ahway Island greeted each other with friendly “hellos” as they walked along the streets. Larry Iguana watched the people from inside the big front window of the Ahway Island Animal Shelter. The sun peaked through the window and felt very nice on Larry’s skin as he watched the people hurry by.

Even though Larry was enjoying the sun and watching the local residents, he felt a little strange. It was Adoption Day at the Shelter, which was usually a very exciting day. But Larry had been at the Ahway Island Animal shelter for a long time already. He wondered what it would be like if someone decided to come in and adopt him. Larry did love the shelter, and Dr. Bowski always made sure he had the best food and care, but a lot of his friends had left the Shelter and found their forever homes. Larry remembered hearing the excited meows of Kit Cat when she was adopted. Larry also remembered how happy his good friend Gilbert Goldfish was when he was taken to a new home.

Today’s Meditation: Relax as you imagine sunlight warming you as you lie in a grassy meadow.
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.
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 "The King of the Shelter" 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:
Jooki recommends us as an outstanding podcast for preschoolers.

SheKnows recommends us as as a podcast you and your kids will love!

20 min
April 22, 2022 233. Musical Moments: a kids’ relaxation and story
Dragon finds themself having a fantastic musical adventure on the beach.
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 “Musical Moments” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 8:15

Musical Moments Excerpt:
The setting sun filled the dragon’s cave with a red orange glow. The dragon smiled, enjoying the colorful sunrise. A cool breeze sent a shiver rippling down the dragon’s spine. The dragon hurried out of the cave, eager to get to the cozy beach. Spreading its wings, the dragon lifted up above the cool breeze. Scanning the horizon, the dragon quickly spotted the train track and followed it over to the beach. As the dragon flew, it noticed the air growing warmer and warmer.

The sound of waves crashing on the shore sailed up to the the dragon’s ears. The dragon gazed at the beach below and decided to land on the soft, smooth sand. As the dragon landed, the cozy sand hugged the dragon’s feet. The dragon looked around, and didn’t see any of its friends. The warm and inviting sand enticed the dragon to snuggle in, and so the chilly dragon decided to take this moment to warm up.

Lying on its belly, the dragon dug deeper and deeper into the sand. Before long, all that was visible of the dragon was its nose and eyes. The giant pile of sand moved up and down as the dragon took deep breaths in and out .
Today’s Meditation: Happiness and love flow through you in this meditation.
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," 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.
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 “Musical Moments 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
16 min
April 18, 2022 597: Chipmunk Challenge: a relaxing story for kids
Chelsea and Abby Chipmunk gather snacks before a storm comes. Chelsea doesn't like storms, but Abby helps her stay calm.
Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:58
Chipmunk Challenge Excerpt:

It was a cloudy and windy day on Ahway Island. Tree branches swayed in the breeze as their bright green leaves tumbled and danced in the wind. Big, fluffy clouds raced through the sky. Chelsea and Abby Chipmunk were sitting in a cozy hole in the base of a large tree, watching the leaves blew by. Abby stuck her nose outside of the tree and sniffed the air. The cold air on her little nose told her that there would soon be a rainstorm passing over Ahway Island, so it was time for the two friends to get started with their chores right away.

Today, Abby and Chelsea were storing berries and nuts in their tree so they wouldn’t have to go out during the rainstorm. Abby was excited for the rainstorm. She loved watching the cool rain fall from the grey clouds onto the earth below. Rain was refreshing after a hot sunny day and the resulting puddles were always so fun to play in. And, Abby knew that the water from the rain would help more plants grow and make the Ahway Island Forest even more beautiful.

Today’s Meditation: Imagine that you are a graceful willow tree in today's meditation.
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.
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 "Chipmunk Challenge" 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:
Jooki recommends us as an outstanding podcast for preschoolers.

SheKnows recommends us as as a podcast you and your kids will love!

We’re honored that the website of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems includes us on their list of
23 min
April 15, 2022 232. Clean Up!: a relaxation and story for your nap time routine
After a big day of playing after school, Mike looks around his room and decides it's time to clean up!
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 “Clean Up” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 9:33

Clean Up! Excerpt:
Mike felt ready for a break. He had just gotten back from school and had learned a lot today. As he thought about what he could do to relax, Mike decided it was the perfect time to play with his favorite train. He opened the door to his room and stepped over his pajamas on his way to the closet. When Mike opened the closet door to get his train he felt confused. His favorite orange engine was missing. “Oh well,” Mike thought, “I can just use the purple engine.” Then he picked up the case of train tracks.

The case seemed a bit light. When Mike opened it, he noticed there were tracks missing along with the tunnel and bridge. Feeling frustrated, Mike took a deep dragon breath in and out and looked around his room. He realized that he had let his room get pretty messy. His blanket was balled up on his unmade bed. There were clothes and books lying on the floor, a full laundry basket waiting to be emptied, and that was what he could see. Mike took another deep dragon breath in and out and decided to clean his room.

Mike started with his bed. He checked the bottom sheet, and pulled it a little tighter so that it would be nice and smooth. Then he straightened the messy top sheet and tucked it in. Finally, Mike fluffed his pillows and straightened his blanket. He looked at his bed and smiled. It looked tidy, and he felt better seeing his bed so nice and neat. He looked around the room and decided to tackle the clean laundry next.
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 "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.
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 “Clean Up!" 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!
19 min
April 11, 2022 595: Eel Encounter: a nap time story and relaxation for kids
Sandy Seagull meets Mildred Moray Eel and tries to help her get back into her home but Sandy can't swim underwater. How will the little seagull help her new neighbor?
Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:50
Eel Encounter Excerpt:

It was a bright sunny afternoon on Ahway Island. A few fluffy, white clouds dotted the brilliant blue sky. Below, the waters of Ahway Island Bay sparkled in the sunshine.

The seagulls of Ahway Island loved flying above the coral reef just outside Ahway Island Bay. In particular, Sandy Seagull loved landing gently in the shallow water around the reef, where she could lightly float to wherever the waves wanted to take her. If by chance the waves took Sandy too far, she would use her orange, webbed feet and swim back to the coral reef.

Today’s Meditation: Enjoy the feeling of your body relaxing into the warm sand on a sunny beach.
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.
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 "Eel Encounter" 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:
Jooki recommends us as an outstanding podcast for preschoolers.

SheKnows recommends us as as a podcast you and your kids will love!

We’re honored that the website of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems includes us on their list of Technology to Boost Mental Health.

Digital Trends warns listeners that "you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious." Yay!
Thanks for visiting us on Ahway Island, we'll see you next time!
22 min
April 08, 2022 231. The Gift Box: a bedtime story and relaxation for kids
Chance Cardboard Box has a transformative adventure, leading to him lending a helping hand!
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 “The Gift Box” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 10:12

The Gift Box Excerpt:
Sunshine flickered through the drapes and tickled the cardboard box as he rested in the living room. The dad walked in and opened the drapes, flooding the room with light. The little kitty resting in the cozy cardboard box purred as the sunbeam warmed his belly. Chance loved hearing the kitty purr. The cardboard box wondered what adventure today would hold. At that moment the dad walked over to the box and gently picked up the purring kitty. “I need to borrow your bed.” He said as he placed the kitty down on the couch. Then the kids came around the corner laughing. When they saw their dad picking up the box the kids said, “Hey that’s our cardboard box!”

“I know. I just need to borrow it for today. Then you will get it back. OK?”

“I guess so.” The little boy said feeling disappointed.

“We can find something else to do.” The little girl said, and off they went. Chance felt disappointed too. He had been hoping for another adventure with the kids. “Oh well.” The box thought, “I wonder what we’ll do now.”
Today’s Meditation: Feel your muscles relax as you check in with your body from head to toe.
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.
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 “The Gift Box" 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
18 min

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Be Calm on Ahway Island features original stories and meditations made just for kids. Each episode begins with a short, calming meditation, followed by a gentle story perfect for bedtime, nap time,…