Be Calm on Ahway Island Bedtime Stories

Grubby Kitty discovers packing peanuts — and makes a mess! But Dad is very patient.
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 “Tumbling Tabby,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 8:16

Tumbling Tabby Excerpt:
The afternoon sun poured through the big kitchen window onto the shelf placed under the window. The shelf was covered with some pretty fabric with flowers on it; Mom had put the fabric on the shelf to protect the shelf from scratches, but Grubby Kitty liked to think that she had put it there just for him, because it made a very cozy place to sleep. Grubby Kitty had discovered this wonderful napping location quite recently, and so this afternoon, like every other afternoon for the last two weeks, Grubby was curled up on the fabric, taking a nap in the warmth of the sun.

But suddenly, ding-dong! The front doorbell rang. Grubby woke up with a shake. Fromthe other room, he heard Dad walk to the door, open it, and shout out “thank you!” Grubby was a little startled at first, as he had been deeply asleep and the noise surprised him. But he took a couple of big Dragon Breaths and felt much better. He stretched and yawned. Now he was wide awake and felt like exploring. Who had been at the door?
Today’s Meditation: Happiness and love flow through you in this 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. 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 “Tumbling Tabby." 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.

Petunia Possum feels a bit shy when meeting new friends. How will she react to meeting Morgan Mole?

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:26

Possum Playdate Excerpt:
The soft glow of moonlight blanketed the Ahway Island Forest. The leaves of the trees shimmered in the moon’s gentle silver light. Fireflies twinkled amidst their branches. The air was filled with the soothing sounds of chirping crickets and the occasional hoot of an owl. It was a truly beautiful evening.

Petunia Possum had just awoken from her sleep. With a yawn and a stretch, she poked her head out from the hole in the tree stump that was her home and looked around.  Petunia decided it was a lovely evening for a walk.
Today’s Meditation: Love flows through you in this meditation as you imagine a baby fawn and mama deer.
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 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."

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!

Fionn the dandelion seed goes on an unexpected journey through the air. Where will he land?

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:50

Drifting Dandelion Excerpt:
It was a cool, sunny morning in the Ahway Island forest. The calm creek trickled water downstream. Birds chirped playfully, coasting from tree to tree, and the sun shined brightly. A gentle breeze carried the aroma of local wildflowers. In the thick, green grass, a bed of once bright yellow dandelions had transformed into a blanket of white, fuzzy seeds clustered together around each flowerhead in the shape of snowballs. Among the hundreds of seeds was Fionn, who was just now seeing the beauty of the forest for the first time.

As Fionn opened his eyes, he gasped as he took in the beauty of the world he had only heard until now. The sapphire sky contrasted brilliantly against the verdant canopy of the forest made Fionn sigh in awe.
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 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 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."

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 be back with more, soon. Thank you for being here!

Billy and Emily figure out how to communicate with Roly the Robot.
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 “Bot Basics,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 8:55

Bot Basics Excerpt:
Light filled the living room as the curtains opened. The little robot charging on the table opened her eyes. Feeling refreshed and full of energy Roly slid off the charger. She hoped the kids had time to play today. Roly wanted to learn more. The little robot looked over to the quiet tablet, and then towards the sound of laughter spilling out of the hallway. From the sound of it, Roly figured the happy kids were coming her way. As she listened to Billy and Emily talking the little robot looked back at the tablet, still sitting peacefully. Roly wished she could understand what the kids were saying without a translator.
Billy and Emily rushed over to the table. Billy picked up the tablet and said, “Good morning, Roly!” as he typed.
Today’s Meditation: Today, enjoy the feeling of your body relaxing into the warm sand on a sunny beach.
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 “Bot Basics." 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

Raj is excited to start planting in the community garden! What will he plant?

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:50

Plans for Planting Excerpt:
It was a crisp, sunny morning on Ahway Island. Birds chirped cheerily in the trees, singing their happy songs in the shining sun.  A gentle breeze swept past the windows of the Khanna house, carrying with it the last remaining chill of winter.

Raj paced back and forth in the living room. He was feeling a bit impatient as he waited for his mother to finish getting ready for the morning.  His parents had signed up for a plot in the Ahway Island community garden, and today, Raj and his mother were going to go visit so they could start plating!
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 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 "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.
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 tuning in. See you next time on Ahway Island!

Dragon has some unexpected hiccups, and Peanut Squirrel tries to help find a cure.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:30

Dragon Hiccups Excerpt:
In the Ahway Island Forest, a gentle breeze rustled the leaves of the trees as sunlight streamed through the branches, making delightful shadows on the ground. Dragon sat in the wild berry patch, picking berries and eating them. Dragon loved to eat berries, with their sweet bursts of flavor. As Dragon ate a handful of berries all at once, a funny sensation arose in Dragon’s midsection and throat. It caused Dragon to make a strange sound: “Hic!”
After another moment, the same sensation happened a second time, and again Dragon made an involuntary sound: “hic!”.
Dragon thought surely this sensation would stop, but at regular intervals, it continued.
Dragon sat very still, unsure what was happening, or what to do.
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 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.
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 break with us on Ahway Island. See you soon!

Brian and Winfield Wheelchair race Javier, Kumar, Ella, Alice and Anora at the park!
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 “Ready to Race,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 9:25

Ready to Race Excerpt:
Winfield the wheelchair waited patiently as Brian finished his lunch. The wheelchair felt excited for their upcoming race and hoped Brianwould be ready to go soon. Once he and Brian helped clean up the kitchen, they rolled off to the race. Brian’s parents shouted, “Good Luck!” and “Have Fun!” and Brian replied, “Thanks!” as he and Winfield rolled quickly down the sidewalk.

Brian and Winfield were the first ones to arrive the park with Javier following shortly after.

“Ready?” He asked Brian.
Today’s Meditation: Feel your muscles relax as you check in with your body from head to toe.
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.
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 “Ready to Race." 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

Addae the African Grey Parrot tries to chose his words wisely when he finds out that some words are rude!

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:01

The Four-Letter Word Excerpt:
The Ahway Island Animal Shelter was a cozy haven for pets of all types. Furry, feathery, and scaly friends found love and care at the shelter while awaiting their forever homes. In the main room of the shelter perched a curious African Grey Parrot named Addae.

On this particular day, Addae found himself looking out over the main room of the shelter.  It was sunny outside, and the big window at the front filled the room with a golden glow.  The nice weather meant the people of Ahway Island were out and about.  Often, they would pass by the shelter and take a peek at the animals through the window.  Sometimes, they would even stop in to play!
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 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 hope you had a great time on Ahway Island. Until next time!

When faced with a massive mountain of dirt, Drevan Dump Truck learns the importance of accepting help from friends.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:28

Dirt Mountain Excerpt:
Drevan the dump truck awoke to the gentle hum of the garage door opening. He stretched his tires and smiled, wondering what the crew would do today. The little dump truck anticipated another day of exciting construction projects. The crew had finished their last project, so he guessed that today would bring something new. Drevan couldn’t wait to find out what it was!

With a slight rattle, the garage door rolled up, section by section, and Drevan’s driver made her way inside. Drevan peered out into the construction yard. It was peaceful and quiet. No one was there yet. The little dump truck grinned; he loved being the first one out. The driver turned the key, and Drevan’s engine rumbled to life.  Drevan happily rolled out of the garage and patiently waited to see if any other vehicles would be joining him today.
Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating on a cloud, and relax into the feeling of lightness.
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!
We're so glad you could join us today on Ahway Island. See you again soon!

Dragon steps outside after the rain has passed. After playing in the puddles the mysterious mud inspires Dragon and the raccoons to create.
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 “Mysterious Mud,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 8:08

Mysterious Mud Excerpt:
Sunshine flowed into Dragon’s cave until the light stretched over to Dragon’s bed. Feeling the warmth, Dragon’s eyelids fluttered open. Dragon smiled, happy to see the sun after last night’s storm. Then Dragon sat up and stretched, wondering what to do today. Stepping outside the cave, Dragon saw puddles everywhere. With a little smile, Dragon hopped into one and began splashing the water all around. Hearing the commotion, three raccoons climbed down their tree curious to see what was going on. Finding Dragon splashing in the puddles, Rebel raccoon immediately began to giggle and hurried to join in. Rob and Riley quickly followed.
Today’s Meditation: Feel your muscles relax as you check in with your body from head to toe.
Looking for a podcast to help settle your child in for nap time, bedtime or a break? You'll find them 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. 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 “Mysterious Mud." 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...

When Emily needs to go to the dentist, her dad and her brother Billy help calm her nerves.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:20

Cheery Checkup Excerpt:
It was a regular day on Ahway Island. It had just rained, and you could feel the dampness in the air. The wind slowly rustled across the grass. Looking out the window of their house, Billy and Emily watched the birds play in a puddle of water next to the tree in their front yard. Emily anxiously played with the bottom of her shirt as she watched a cardinal flutter her wings in the water.

Today was the day that Emily was going to the dentist. Emily fidgeted with her shirt, eventually tearing a small hole in it as she thought more and more about today’s visit. Billy looked over at his sister and watched her fingers run through the hole in her shirt. The dentist always made Emily nervous; she didn’t like it when anyone looked in her mouth.
Today’s Meditation: Love flows through you in this meditation as you imagine a baby fawn and mama deer.
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 "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.
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 tuning in to Ahway Island. We'll be back with more soon!

Billy builds a race track for his toy cars….but then his little sister Emily wants to play with it, too.
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 “Race Tracks,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 9:03

Race Tracks Excerpt:
Today had been an ordinary day. The sky was cloudy with some sunshine. Billy had followed his usual routine, and he expected the evening would be ordinary as well. His family had just finished dinner and now was the time Billy got to play with his favorite toy, his little yellow race car. Billy loved his little yellow race car. It had shiny black wheels, with a black lightning bolt racing stripe on each side. Billy kept the race car with him all the time, and especially liked to play with it after dinner. That was when he created the race track of the day. Billy had made tracks in the shape of a circle, and in an oval. He had even used a bridge to make a track in the shape of the number eight. “Yes,” He thought to himself. “I’ll make a figure eight today.”
Today’s Meditation: Gently sway like the graceful willow tree in today's meditation.
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.
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 “Race Tracks." 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 finger...

Kiwoo Lizard finds that his favorite basking rock has been covered by a branch! How will he move it?

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:49

Sunny Solution Excerpt:
It was a sunny day on Ahway Island. The forest was alive with the cheerful songs of birds flitting from branch to branch. A soft breeze whispered through the trees, causing the leaves to dance. It was the kind of day that made you want to close your eyes and let the sunshine wash all over you. This was exactly what Kiwoo lizard had in mind for a day like today. Having woken up to the sun shining brightly through the trees, Kiwoo just knew he had to make a trip out to his favorite sun-bathing rock. The vibrant greenery of the forest and the warmth of the sun promised a perfect day of relaxation.

With a grin and a gleeful hop, Kiwoo set out on his journey. His favorite rock was near the forest pond, and not too far away. As the little lizard strolled through the forest, he couldn’t help imagining what awaited him.  Kiwoo sighed happily.  He pictured himself basking there on his favorite rock – the warmth of the sun on his scales, the gentle forest breeze, the soft splish splash of the pond.
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 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 relaxing with us on Ahway Island today.  Come back soon!

Callie and Anora embark on an exciting space adventure with Dragon, exploring imaginary constellations.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:46

Astronaut Dragon Excerpt:
Even though it was the weekend, Callie woke up especially early. Today she was going to play at her best friend Anora’s house.  Callie and Anora had a lot in common. They both loved playing what they called “imagination stories,” where they would make up a story then act it out. Sometimes they were adventurers exploring a new land. Other times they pretended to be geologists, making discoveries about the planet. And other times, they pretended to be veterinarians, taking care of their stuffies as if they were real animals needing treatment. The best part of playing “imagination stories” is they could pretend to be anything they wanted to!

On this day, Anora told Callie she had also invited over another friend – a new friend that Callie had never met. When Callie had asked who the friend was, Anora said it was Dragon! Having lived on Ahway Island for some time now, Callie had seen Dragon flying overhead in the sky, but had never actually met Dragon up close. Generally, Callie felt shy about meeting new friends, but Anora had spoken so nicely about Dragon that Callie felt more excited than shy. She was ready to meet Dragon.
Today’s Meditation: Imagine you are a twinkling star, receiving and sending energy through the universe 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 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 hope you felt the magic of Ahway Island in today's story. Come back for more!

Bobby the Bus is surprised to be wakened early on a summer morning. After all, he's a bus on break.
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 “Bus on Break,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 9:30

Bus on Break Excerpt:
Light slipped into the garage where Bobby the Bus slept. The bright yellow bus yawned, wondering what was going on. As the doors opened, Bobby recognized the breathtaking sight of the sun rising and knew it was early in the morning. The yellow bus didn’t have much to do during summer break, especially not early in the morning. Then he heard, “Good morning Bobby!” It was the bus’s driver. Now, Bobby’s curiosity increased. The driver announced, “Guess what? We’re going to drive the kids to day camp.” Bobby’s engine rumbled to life excitedly. What a wonderful surprise! As Bobby drove out of the garage, he could feel the warmth of the summer sun. The bus started down a familiar road to begin his summer route.
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 “Bus on Break." 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

A patch of grass has never seen what's on the other side of the big rock, so they use their imagination to think of what could possible be there.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:46

Imaginative Grass Excerpt:
It was a brisk morning in the Animal Sanctuary on Ahway Island. The sun was shining over the pasture as the breeze made the grasses dance across the meadow. Horses grazed in the distance, their tails swaying back and forth. Ducks waddled on the shore of the pond, quacking in a chorus. At the edge of the forest, shade covered a large rock and a small patch of green grass.

This patch of grass loved watching and listening to everything that went on in the world around them. By being observant, and listening carefully, the grass learned many things.
Today’s Meditation: Love flows through you in this meditation as you imagine a baby fawn and mama deer.
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 glad you joined us on this Ahway Island adventure. Stay curious!

Joe and Theresa meet Lisa at the Arcade, and Theresa learns a lesson about communication.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:38

Ahway Arcade Excerpt:
In the darkening evening light, Ahway Pizzeria sat surrounded by glowing string lights. The pleasant smell of freshly-baked pizza wafted through the air. The quaint little restaurant had a cozy atmosphere that invited families to share laughter and stories over slices of the best pizza in town.

Inside the building, Flavio, the owner of the pizzeria, worked diligently at the stone oven, crafting each pizza with love. In the seating area, families and friends from Ahway Island gathered around tables adorned with red-checkered tablecloths; their laughter and conversations mingled with the sound of clinking forks and knives.
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 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!
We're so glad you could join us today on Ahway Island. See you again soon!

Tad the toad decides to share something nice with the entire forest on a sunny day.
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 “Something Nice,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 8:10

Something Nice Excerpt:
Tad the toad looked up at the morning sky. Sunshine spilled over the clouds and through the trees, warming the soil. The little toad smiled knowing today would be a wonderful day. As love filled his heart Tad decided to share this feeling with the entire forest. He croaked good morning to the flowers and bounced on his way. The happy toad hopped along his favorite path, enjoying the warmth of the sun and the bright colors of the flowers. Tad stopped in the center of a patch of lavender and took a deep dragon breath, in and out, to enjoy the relaxing fragrance of the flowers.
Today’s Meditation: Feel your muscles relax as you check in with your body from head to toe.
Looking for a podcast to help settle your child in for nap time, bedtime or a break? You'll find them 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. 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 “Something Nice." 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

Oliver Elephant wants to be rowdy at the pond, but Hettie Hippo is in the mood for more quiet games. What will they do?

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:10

Peaceful Pond Excerpt:
In Ahway Island’s Animal Sanctuary, the bright morning sun lit up the vast grassland below. The sky was clear and blue, with only the occasional fluffy cloud lazily floating by. Oliver Elephant woke up to the sun shining on his back, warming his skin like a blanket.  For a moment, Oliver considered closing his eyes again and just basking in the comforting sun rays for a bit more. But then he remembered – he, his mother, and the other elephants were going to travel to the big pond today!

Oliver enjoyed going to the pond. It was deeper and wider than the nearby pool. Oliver loved to play in the water and the mud with his friend Hettie the hippopotamus. Oliver liked to jump and splash in the pond, and he couldn’t wait to show it to all the other elephants.
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 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!
We're so glad you could join us today on Ahway Island. See you again soon!

Saori Parrotfish explores the ocean, meets friends, and get some help from a friendly cleaner fish.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:36

Kind Cleaner Fish Excerpt:
The Ahway Island reef sparkled and shined under the warm rays of the sun. Brightly colored coral formations adorned its crystal-clear waters, providing snug homes of all the creatures who lived there.  One such creature was a cheerful parrotfish named Saori.

On this bright morning, Saori woke up to the gentle swaying of the water. Sunlight danced through the waves, casting rays that reached all the way down to where Saori rested. Saori opened her eyes and greeted the day with a big, toothy smile. “Good morning, ocean!” Saori said as she twirled about in the sunbeams. She loved the way her blue, yellow, and green scales reflected the light.
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 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 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."

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 hope you had fun exploring Ahway Island today. See you soon for more stories!

As they relax in Helen's backyard, the kids discuss the cozy cave they discovered in the forest. Wondering if it might be Dragon's cave, they decide to find out.
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 “Cozy Cave,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 9:40

Cozy Cave Excerpt:

Brianna, Rogelio, and Helen sat on the grass. “What do you guys want to do today?” Helen asked her friends as she leaned back to look up at the sky.

“I don’t know,” Rogelio said, then asked Brianna, “What do you want to do?”

Brianna said, “Well, I was wondering…. Do you guys remember when we followed the dogs to that cave?”

Helen propped herself up on her elbows and said, “Yeah. What about it?”

Brianna continued, “I was wondering if that might be Dragon’s home.”

Rogelio nodded, and said, “Good idea! Why don’t we check it out?”
Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating in a tranquil pool, safe and relaxed, as the water rocks you gently.
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.
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 “Cozy Cave." 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

Takoda the teddy bear celebrates Jeff's birthday and discovers a bouncy house for the first time!

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:17

Birthday Bounce Excerpt:
Sunlight peeked through the curtains of the cozy bedroom, casting soft rays on Jeff’s sleeping face. The room was bathed in the light of early morning. From his spot on the bed, Takoda Teddy Bear watched as the little boy began to stir in the sunlight.  The little bear smiled. After a night filled with cozy cuddles, he was ready to see what the new day had in store.

Jeff blinked and rubbed the sleep from his eyes with a yawn. Then he sat up straight with a wide grin on his face.  With an unusual burst of energy, the little boy quickly hopped out of bed, threw on his clothes, and hurried downstairs, leaving Takoda wondering about the source of this newfound morning enthusiasm.  What was it that had Jeff so excited today?
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 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."

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 hope you feel relaxed after joining us on Ahway Island. Come back soon!

Alice brings her cousin Allie to the gym and shows her all the different gymnastic equipment!

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:19

Gymnastics Galore Excerpt:
It was a sunny afternoon on Ahway Island, and Alice was feeling especially excited. She had invited her cousin Allie to join her at the big gym for the first time. Alice loved the gym, and she couldn’t wait to show Allie around.  She knew Allie had been taking classes at the school – but the school didn’t have all the equipment that the gym did.

Alice twirled her hair into a neat bun, grabbed her gym bag, put on her shoes, and stepped out the door to wait on the front porch for her ride. The sound of a car pulling up signaled its arrival.  Her uncle, Allie’s dad, waved to her from the front seat.  Alice quickly hopped in the car, set her bag on the seat next to her, and buckled her seatbelt.
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 hope you enjoyed your visit to Ahway Island. Come back anytime!

Colorful crayons rest in their container. Soon they begin to slide out onto the table. What masterpieces will the crayons help create today?
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 “Colorful Crayons,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 8:50

Colorful Crayons Excerpt:
Light flooded the crayon box as kids opened the lid. The red crayon stretched and smiled. Then Red shouted, “Wake up everybody! It’s time to make some art!”

The orange crayon blinked and looked at Red. “Good morning to you too,” she said. Then she pondered aloud, “I wonder what we’ll help create today.” Soon all the crayons awakened, eager to do their part in creating today’s art.
Today’s Meditation: Feel calm and relaxed as you send kind energy to your heart.
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.
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 “Colorful Crayons." 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...

Luna Loon learns a lesson about personal space from her father Leland.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:01

Loon Lessons Excerpt:
It was evening on Ahway Island, and the waters of the lake sat peaceful and still.  A gentle mist danced across its smooth surface, encircling the rocks and reeds by the shore. In the hushed calm a gentle birdsong emerged, mournful and otherworldly. The hauntingly beautiful melody echoed across the waters of the lake.

On the lake, five little loons swam about, playing and gigging as they explored.  When the song rang out, they all paused and listened, little beaks perked up in curiosity. Their papa, Leland, was calling them for dinner. It was time for them to come back to the nest and eat.
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 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!
We’ll see you next time on Ahway Island!

Dragon feels like it might be time for a change and goes looking for a new place to stay. Where will Dragon find a home?

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:40

Dragon's New Home Excerpt:
It was a usual day in the Ahway Island forest.  An orange and yellow Monarch butterfly gracefully flitted through a patch of milkweed, flitting from flower to flower as occasional clouds drifted ever so slowly through the bright blue sky. The truth was, it was a usual day for all the creatures of the forest except one: Dragon.

Today, Dragon felt different, somehow. It all started the other week, when Dragon saw a flock of geese migrating in the sky. It had never occurred to Dragon before that some creatures move their homes at different points in their lives. Dragon wondered if they should find a new home, too.
Today’s Meditation: Imagine drawing gentle shapes in the soothing sand as you relax before today's story.
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 "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.
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 exploring Ahway Island with us today!

Dragon still doesn't like loud storms, but the kids share some helpful ways to cope!
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 “Relaxing Rain,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 8:10

Relaxing Rain Excerpt:

Dragon giggled as Allie chased and Julia and James scattered. They were busy playing tag at the park as more and more clouds filled the sky. Even though they played under the bright warm sun, the distant sky grew darker and darker. Dragon zigged and zagged to keep from being tagged, when a low rumble echoed in the distance. Dragon stopped, ears up and alert. Noticing the dark sky approach Dragon quickly zipped into the tunnel slide and curled into a ball.

Concerned, Allie, James, and Julia rushed over to the slide.

“Dragon? Are you OK?” Allie asked.
Today’s Meditation: Feel your muscles relax as you check in with your body from head to toe.
Looking for a podcast to help settle your child in for nap time, bedtime or a break? You'll find them 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. 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 “Relaxing Rain." 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:

Missy the dog has a fun day filled with sunshine, a cozy bath, and a noisy new tool that, at first, seems scary but turns out to be helpful with cleaning!

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:27

The Noisy Machine Excerpt:
It was a bright, warm afternoon on Ahway Island. Missy Dog was home alone, resting her head on the arm of her comfy, brown sofa. As she looked out the window, she watched the birds swoop from tree to tree and listened to the playful cheering of the neighborhood kids in the distance. Missy enjoyed the radiant sunlight warming her face.

As Missy sat there, basking in the lovely glow of her forever home, her ears perked up. She recognized the sound of the garage door opener and the low, quiet hum of a car engine. Someone was home! Missy leapt off the sofa and quickly dashed over to the door to the garage. As the jingle of keys reached the lock, Missy pressed her nose to the crack in the door, hoping to get a better whiff of the person holding the keys.
Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating on a cloud, and relax into the feeling of lightness.
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 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."

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 joining us today. We'll be back with more stories soon!

Emily and her brother Billy build a tall tower of cards on a cold winter day.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:13

The Card Castle Excerpt:
It was a cold, winter afternoon on Ahway Island. The snow fell heavily from the sky and made a deep blanket that covered all the grass and streets in town. All the neighborhood kids were inside keeping warm, and the Parker family was no exception.

In her warm living room, Emily Parker was playing with her big brother, Billy. Even though they both loved to play in the snow, they decided to stay inside because it was just too frigid and windy outdoors. Emily could hear the brisk air whistling wildly around her house.
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 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 "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.
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 joining us to be calm on Ahway Island!

Hello Ahway Islanders!
We are so excited to announce the launch of our Patreon Membership Program!
Writing, recording, editing, and publishing episodes and managing digital platforms is an enormous endeavor.  Offering a Membership Program will help continue to grow Ahway Island, and we hope you will support us!
You'll be able to choose from 3 Membership Levels.
Our Sparkling Train Members will receive:

* Access to our Archives — an ever-growing collection of our past episodes available on-demand!
* Access to an exclusive, new 2nd episode released every Wednesday — just for our Patreon members!
* Monthly bonus content (which could include extra episodes, exclusive activities, special songs, or other surprises)!

Our Dragon Members will receive all the Sparkling Train benefits, plus the following additional content:

* Welcome Packet
* Access to the Meditation Collection
* Access to the Story Collection
* And more! (see our Patreon page for more information)

And finally, Ahway World Members will receive all the Sparkling Train and Dragon benefits, plus:

* A handwritten thank you card
* Story PDFs
* A customized episode
* And more! (see our Patreon page for more information)

Click here for more details. For questions, email theteam@ahwayisland.com

 
Thank you so much for your support! We love our Ahway Islanders!