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Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast features relaxing, original short stories for kids! Each episode begins with a guided meditation and contains a positive message — perfect for bedtime, nap time, or any time it’s relax time!
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Messy Mural 🎨: a calming children’s story
After storytime, Micah’s class gets to paint a big mural together. But will Micah be brave enough to try the messy finger paint? Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:25 Today’s...
Dragon’s Big Kick ⚽: a relaxing story and mindful relaxation
Dragon joins Javier, Lisa, and C.J. on the sports field to learn how to play soccer… or is it football? Can Dragon keep trying and learn a brand-new skill?...
Tide Pool Friends: Tide Pool Friends
Odette Octopus makes a new friend while playing in the tide pools of Ahway Island. — Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome...
A Crown of Kelp: a story and guided relaxation for children
Oona is excited to learn how to go kelping with the older orcas, but it turns out to be harder than it looks! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:58 Today’s...
Fresh Eyes: a relaxing story for kids
Ruby June takes a break from working on her difficult puzzle.
Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 4:32
Today’s Meditation: Feel calm and relaxed as you imagine a baby elephant and its mama.
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Thank you...
A Forest Walk: a calming story and meditation
Gus Groundhog learns to appreciate his home in the Ahway Island Forest when Bernie Bear suggests that they go for a walk together. — Hello everyone! We hope you...
Ship-Shape and Ready: a calming kids’ story
Teagan Tugboat has a busy morning helping a big ship get safely into the harbor.
Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 4:05
Today’s Meditation: Imagine drawing gentle shapes in the soothing sand as you...
Towel Trouble: a children’s relaxing story and meditation
On a chilly day, Grubby Kitty searches for a warm spot for a nap, but ends up getting in over his head. Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:33 Today’s Meditation:...
Rollicking Raccoons: a children’s bedtime story and meditation
Riley and Rebel Raccoon have a rollicking good time searching for snacks on a moonlit evening.
The Feel Better Show: a relaxation & calming story
Liam wants to help his mom feel better when she comes home with a headache. Will his special concert cheer her up?
Dragon’s Rainbow Walk: a short story and meditation for kids
Dragon sets out on a forest walk to find every color of the rainbow. What bright will Dragon discover?
Rescue Mission: A bedtime story and guided meditation for kids
Teagan Tugboat is reminded that everyone has their own special abilities when Izzy Icebreaker rescues her from the ice.
Whispering Pines: a soothing relaxation and kid’s bedtime story
Britney is feeling extra wiggly after school, so her dad takes her on a walk in the forest where they meet a new friend.
Sweeter Than Honey: a relaxing story and meditation for kids
Bernie Bear is looking forward to getting honey from his friends the bees, but ends up getting something even better.
Pizza Party! a guided relaxation and calming story
James is nervous about going to a party with a lot of kids, but his sister Julia has some advice for him.
Wandering Whale: a calming story and meditation for bedtime
Beau Beluga wants to explore everything and wanders away from his pod before he's reminded to stay close to his family.
The Ask-First Box: a mindful kids’ story
Ella finds her stepsister Tracy using her gel pens without her permission, and she wants to make sure that next time, Tracy will ask first.
Speedy Sled: a relaxing story and mindful relaxation
Sylvia Sled is a little nervous about sledding on a big new hill, but after she works through her fears, she has a wonderful time.
Scooping Fun: a relaxing bedtime story
It's a busy day at the sandbox as Scotty Sand Scoop meets a child who doesn't play the way he's used to.
Road Rescue: a calming meditation and kid’s story
Colin Car tries to take a road trip but ends up needing a little help from his friend Toby Tow Truck.
One Step at a Time: a mindful story and meditation for kids
Before Micah can go to the library, he has to put his coat and shoes on...but that job seems very large.
Lost Little Loon: a calming bedtime and nap time story for children
Dharma Dragonfly notices a little loon following her on her afternoon dance. What is going on?
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Ahway Island’s 🌴 Sparkling Train 🚄: a calming bedtime and nap time story for kids
Billy, Emily, and their dad go for a walk and see Ahway Island’s Sparkling Train for the first time! — Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed our new stories...