by Sheep Jam Productions | Dec 21, 2020 | Kids, Male Narrator, Working Together
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It’s Ian and Mike’s turn to check on the community garden and it has really changed since they saw it last.
Narrator: Male
Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 7:15
How Does Our Garden Grow? Excerpt:
Fluffy clouds drifted across the morning sky as the sun looked for an opening to shine down. It found that opening and sent a cozy sunbeam through Ian’s window. Ian felt the warmth and smiled. His eyes fluttered open and he sat up. Today was his day to check on the garden and he felt curious to see how the plants were doing.
After he dressed, Ian hurried downstairs to eat breakfast. As he ate he kept watching the time. Mike could be there any minute and he didn’t want to be late.
Seeing Ian shoveling his food down, Ian’s dad said, “Slow down, buddy. If Mike gets here early, he’ll wait for you. Let’s take a deep dragon breath.”
Ian really wanted to keep eating, but he knew his dad was right. So, he took a deep dragon breath, in and out, and felt a bit more relaxed. Ian had enough time to finish his breakfast and help his dad do the dishes before Mike got there.
As they finished putting the last clean dish away the doorbell rang. Ian hurried to the door and pulled it open. Waiting there, with a big smile, was Mike.
“Are you ready to see what is growing in our garden?” Mike asked.
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 “How Does Our Garden Grow?” 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 “How Does Our Garden Grow?” 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:
Thank you to Anne Bensfield and Pamela Rogers of School Library Journal for listing us as one of “8 Podcasts To Encourage Mindfulness!”
We’re honored that the website of Aitkin County, Minnesota lists us as a resource for boosting mental health in kids during COVID-19. The website of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems also includes us on their list of Technology to Boost Mental Health.
406 Families of Missoula lists us on their Favorite Podcasts for Kids roundup!
Jooki recommends us as an outstanding podcast for preschoolers.
We’re reaching listeners internationally! Sassy Mama Hong Kong included us in their article on transitioning into the new year, Sassy Mama Singapore recommends us for limiting screen-time while sheltering at home, and Haven Magazine Australia included us in their tips for getting through the school holidays.
Thank you for being calm with us on Ahway Island!
by Sheep Jam Productions | Dec 11, 2020 | Acceptance, Kids, Male Narrator, Relationships
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Today is Raj’s first day at his new school. He’s feeling nervous. Who will reach out with kindness first?
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 “New School” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Male
The Build Excerpt:
It was the first day at Raj’s new school. As he waited for the bus, he began to feel nervous. Raj imagined all kinds of things. He thought about the new friends he would meet. He thought about the new things he would learn this year. Then he took a deep dragon breath in and out and slowed his running thoughts. He knew that staying present would help him through this exciting day. So Raj took another deep breath in and out, and then he took one more deep breath in and out, feeling calm.
The bus pulled up and Raj stepped on, not sure where to sit. So, Raj sat down quickly in the front seat. Maybe on the way home, he would know who to sit by. Raj smiled at the kids across the aisle from him and they smiled back.
“That wasn’t too bad,” Raj thought.
The bus stopped again and again. Most of the kids got on, nodded hello to Raj, and then walked back further on the bus. Then at one bus stop two boys stepped on.
“Hi!” one boy said. “Haven’t seen you around before. I’m Owen and this is Andy.”
“I’m Raj,” Raj replied. “I just moved here.”
“Great! We’ll show you around. Do you mind if I sit here?”
Raj shook his head ‘no’ and Owen sat next to Raj. Andy sat in the seat behind them. The three boys chatted the rest of the way to the school.
When the bus stopped Andy said, “OK, follow us. We’ll show you what to do.”
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 “New School,” 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 “New School!” 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) or on our Amazon Alexa Skill page. 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!
One more thing: did you know we also have a YouTube channel? Check out the video page on our website AhwayIsland.com. We hope you enjoy the calming videos and share our channel with others!
In the press:
We’re included in 8 Snow Day Activities That the Whole Family Will Enjoy!
SheKnows recommends us as as a podcast you and your kids will love!
We’re reaching listeners internationally! Sassy Mama Hong Kong included us in their article on transitioning into the new year, Sassy Mama Singapore recommends us for limiting screen-time while sheltering at home, and Haven Magazine Australia included us in their tips for getting through the school holidays.
Thanks, Mommy Poppins, for saying our “soothing stories are like melatonin for the soul!” ♡
Finally, Digital Trends warns listeners that “you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious.” Yay!
Thank you for your help in spreading the word about our bedtime stories podcast, Be Calm on Ahway Island!
by Sheep Jam Productions | Nov 23, 2020 | Female Narrator, Helping, Kids
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Wanda the Wheelbarrow wonders what will happen today. As she waits, the door to the shed opens. Max and Mia want to do some gardening and they need her help!
Narrator: Female
Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 7:22
Wobbly Wheelbarrow Excerpt:
A flicker of light rolled through the opening below the red shed doors. The little wheelbarrow smiled as light traveled up, up, up, between the doors, finally spilling through the window. It was morning!
Wanda the Wheelbarrow loved watching the sunrise. She wondered what she might do today. Would she help a new tree find a home? Would she help make a new bed for some colorful flowers? Maybe she would help make a garden. Her mind raced with the possibilities. She needed to calm herself, so Wanda took a deep Dragon Breath, in and out. That felt better. The little wheelbarrow felt a bit calmer.
Then she heard the doors squeak. Someone was coming! The little orange wheelbarrow could hardly wait for the door to open. Sunshine flooded into the shed. As Wanda grew accustomed to the light, she noticed a little boy and girl standing there.
“What should we do today?” the girl asked the boy.
“I don’t know, Mia,” he replied. “I was thinking about the garden, and what we need to get started.”
Today’s Meditation: Today, enjoy the feeling of your body relaxing into the warm sand on a sunny beach.
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 “Wobbly Wheelbarrow,” 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 “Wobbly Wheelbarrow!” 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:
Thank you to Anne Bensfield and Pamela Rogers of School Library Journal for listing us as one of “8 Podcasts To Encourage Mindfulness!”
We’re honored that the website of Aitkin County, Minnesota lists us as a resource for boosting mental health in kids during COVID-19. The website of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems also includes us on their list of Technology to Boost Mental Health.
406 Families of Missoula lists us on their Favorite Podcasts for Kids roundup!
Jooki recommends us as an outstanding podcast for preschoolers.
We’re reaching listeners internationally! Sassy Mama Hong Kong included us in their article on transitioning into the new year, Sassy Mama Singapore recommends us for limiting screen-time while sheltering at home, and Haven Magazine Australia included us in their tips for getting through the school holidays.
Thanks, Mommy Poppins, for saying our “soothing stories are like melatonin for the soul!” ♡
Digital Trends warns listeners that “you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious.” Yay!
by Sheep Jam Productions | Aug 10, 2018 | Acceptance, Female Narrator, Kids, Vehicles
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After moving to a new home, Winfield the wheelchair decides to help Brian find new friends. Will the magical chair find them at a colorful park?
Kids meet individuals of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Therefore, learning acceptance of others with disabilities is important to help children understand that differences are ok and valuable. Dim the lights, get your favorite blanket or sleep buddy and snuggle up for Be Calm on Ahway Island Podcast with a soothing story encouraging empathy.
Here’s an excerpt from today’s bedtime story on acceptance, Magical Chair:
The little wheelchair waited patiently while the boy buckled into the comfy seat. Winfield the wheelchair could tell Brian felt lonely in their new town. The family had just moved in and the little boy missed all his friends. Outside the sun shined brightly on the winding sidewalk. That gave Winfield an idea. Maybe Brian would meet some kids if they explored the neighborhood. Brian’s dad must have understood what Winfield was thinking. He suggested, “Why don’t we go outside for a walk?
Today’s Meditation for kids: Feel your body fill with warmth and love as you send your loving energy to the world.
Does your child have classmates or neighbors with a disability? Do you live in a diverse neighborhood? Or, are you looking for a way to teach your kids about acceptance? Once again, Ahway Island is here for you!
Be Calm on Ahway Island Podcast offers original bedtime, nap time stories & meditations for kids illustrating empathy.
Empathy is a critical skill for the healthy social emotional development of young children. And so Ahway Island offers stories crafted to assist you in teaching your children understanding and acceptance of others with differences. Our stories feature wonderful characters with disabilities. We take great care to create an environment that encourages empathy. In addition to all this, we help your little ones drift off to sleep with a guided relaxation and a calming story. Just include us in your bedtime and nap time routines.
Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care.
Looking for a podcast to develop your child’s sense of empathy and acceptance of people with disabilities? Gently nestled within each podcast episode are situations that model understanding of differences along with many other positive learning moments. To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team please visit our website.
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We hope your child loves “Magical Chair.” If so, we need your positive reviews to help others find us too. Please leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app like Apple Podcasts, our Amazon Alexa Skill page, or our social media pages to share your enthusiasm for our original stories encouraging acceptance of disabilities and empathy! So, if you have a minute – please leave your review here and follow your favorite short stories podcast for kids on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Thank you for your help in spreading the word about our bedtime stories podcast, Be Calm on Ahway Island!
As a result of your support you can check us out in the Washington Post article The 25 Best Podcasts for Kids by Frannie Ucciferri under the Best for Bedtime heading. We’re also proud to be included in the Top 40 Growth Mindset Podcasts for Kids from Big Life Journal. Discover our top 10 listing in Feedspot’s top 20 Kids Podcasts of 2019 ! Our most recent accolade is from ListenNotes, as one of 9 best podcasts for kids that entertain and educate! Thanks again and keep spreading the word!
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One more thing, did you know we also have a YouTube channel? Check out the video page on our website AhwayIsland.com. We hope you enjoy our stories on acceptance in the video format, as well. If you do, please share our channel with others.
Thank you! Check out this episode for another great bedtime story Mystery Jug: a calming bedtime and nap time story with a positive message
