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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220. A Fantastic Friend: a guided meditation and soothing story
After teasing Ellie and Danny about their fantastic friend, Dragon comes out of the forest to meet Dizzy and Ronald.
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570. Hear Me Roar!: a children’s bedtime story and meditation
Leroy Lion practices roaring with the help of his friend Hana Hyena and learns that you don't have to be loud to be brave.
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219. Caring Crew: a meditation and story for kids
Grateful for the party Dragon hosted, the forest animals sneak into Dragon's cave and clean up while Dragon naps.
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568. I Can Help: a soothing story and guided meditation
Henrietta Hippo, Giselle Giraffe, and Oliver Elephant go for a walk and each use their special abilities to help each other have a good time.
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218. Dragon Party: a mindful story and relaxation
Today Dragon has a party to show gratitude to the forest animals! What kindness will they share?
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566. A Better Day: a bedtime story and relaxation for kids
Bianca Polar Bear feels bored but her friend Beau Beluga helps her have a better day.
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217. Lights Out!: a relaxing bedtime story for kids
The lights are out! Theresa and Joe will have to change their night time routine. What will they do?
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564. Rainbow Chase: a relaxing meditation and bedtime story
Petunia Possum realizes that the journey can be as important as the destination on a rainy morning with her friend Bernie Bear.
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216. A Busy Book: an original short story for kids
Bea the Book holds a bookmark so that the boy can find where he left off. His little sister picks Bea up and the book mark falls out, What...
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562. Tide Pool Friends: a soothing story and meditation
Odette Octopus makes a new friend while playing in the tide pools of Ahway Island.
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215. Breaking The Ice: a relaxing story and mindful relaxation
Ice coats the surface of the lake and Teagan needs to move a barge. Will Izzy, the ice breaker ship be able to help?
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560. Hide and Tag: a meditation and kid’s tale
Leroy Lion helps his friends compromise by suggesting a new game to his friends Giselle Giraffe and Oliver Elephant.
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214. Do You See Me?: a soothing story and children’s meditation
Mya the Mouse meets a new friend. Morgan the Mole can't see in the bright sunshine so Mya helps. What will the new friends do?
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558. 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.
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213. An Invitation: a soothing relaxation and bedtime story
Dragon creates and sends invitation to forest animals for a party
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556. 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.
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212. Ideas Galore: a calming bedtime and nap time story with a positive message
Rogelio, Helen and Brianna are excited to share their own ideas. It can be difficult to wait and listen. What will they do?
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554. The Greatest Treasure: a mindful story and meditation
Colin Car tries to take a road trip but ends up needing a little help from his friend Toby Tow Truck.
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211: The Missing Piece – a guided meditation and soothing story
Pete the Puzzle is missing a piece and worries that the kids won't be able to enjoy playing anymore. What will he do?
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551. 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.
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210. BCAI: A Change of Plans: a calming story and meditation for bedtime
Carmen the Convertible gets a flat tire. She'll have to change her plans and wait for some help.
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549. Delivering Joy: a kids’ meditation and story
Gabby Flower Delivery Truck bravely drives to a new part of Ahway Island to collect flowers for a very special bouquet!
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209. BCAI: Frog Fun: a calming meditation and children’s tale
Freddie Frog along with Tanner and Tad the toads pick things to do, forgetting that Sachi the Snake can't hop. Will they give their friend a chance to choose?
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547. Cozy Cove: a relaxing short story and meditation
When Connor Cleaner Fish gets a visit from some traveling fish, he realizes that it's good to take a break sometimes.
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208. BCAI: Thankful Dragon: a soothing relaxation and kid’s bedtime story
Dragon relaxes and thinks about the forest animals. Feeling grateful, Dragon plans a party.
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545. Sharing at the Sanctuary: a meditation and bedtime story for children
Kian Koala learns that it's more fun to share and play with others when new toys arrive at the Ahway Island Animal Sanctuary.
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207. BCAI: Wheee!: a relaxing story and mindful relaxation
Feeling confident on her bike, Max and Mia go out for a ride and find a little hill. How will Mia do?
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543. A Mountain of Snow!: a meditation and calming story
Sidney Snowplow creates a mountain of snow so the kids can go sledding.
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206. BCAI: Camouflaged Cardboard: a relaxing bedtime story
Using their imagination the kids bring Chance the Cardboard Box back to the colorful planet. What will happen this time?
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Recent Story Tags
acceptance
animals
Anora
appreciation
Bernie Bear
changes
compassion
creativity
curiosity
differences
differently-abled
Dragon
Ellie Excavator
Emotional intelligence
emotional regulation
empathy
family
feelings and emotional regulation
friends
friendship
Generosity
Giselle Giraffe
Gratitude
healthy minds
helping
Imagination
Izzy Icebreaker
kindness
Leroy Lion
mindfulness
nature
Odette Octopus
Oliver Elephant
persistence
problem solving
relationships
sharing
support
Tad Toad
Tanner Toad
Teagan Tugboat
trying new things
vehicles
weather
working together
573. Springtime Supplies: a mindful kids’ story
Harmony Helicopter helps make a special delivery as she and all of Ahway Island enjoy the coming of springtime.
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