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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237. Vacation!: a relaxing story and meditation for kids
While playing on the beach, Max and Mia learn that they need to think about how other people feel while playing.
604: Rainy Ramble: a calming meditation and story for kids
Alma Raincoat is ready to spend some fun time in the rain...but one of her buttons is missing!
235. Playful Plow: a relaxing story and mindful relaxation
Sidney Snow Plow has a big day clearing snow, and still makes time to say hi to their friends!
602: Park Playtime: a meditation and story for your bedtime routine
Max wants to play frisbee with his friends at the park but remembers he promised to walk Zip Yorkie Dog with Grandma Tang first.
234. Pretending Possum: a calming meditation and kid’s story
Petunia Possum is shy but wants new friends. She pretends to sleep when they are around, afraid of being rejected.
600: The King of the Shelter: a relaxing meditation and kid’s story
It's Adoption Day at the Ahway Island Animal Shelter and Larry Iguana is grateful for his Shelter family.
233. Musical Moments: a kids’ relaxation and story
597: Chipmunk Challenge: a relaxing story for kids
Chelsea and Abby Chipmunk gather snacks before a storm comes. Chelsea doesn't like storms, but Abby helps her stay calm.
232. Clean Up!: a relaxation and story for your nap time routine
After a big day of playing after school, Mike looks around his room and decides it's time to clean up!
595: Eel Encounter: a nap time story and relaxation for kids
Sandy Seagull meets Mildred Moray Eel and tries to help her get back into her home but Sandy can't swim underwater. How will the little seagull help her new...
231. The Gift Box: a bedtime story and relaxation for kids
593: Merry Berry Picnic: a mindful story and guided relaxation
Rob and Rebel Raccoon get some help from Bertie Bat when they realize they didn't think a plan through carefully.
230. The Light Parade: a relaxing story and meditation for kids
Frankie Firetruck prepares for the holiday light parade, excited to show off his lights and sirens. He wonders what the kids would like most to see.
591: The Big Race: a calming meditation and story for kids
229. A Surprising Friend: a meditation and calming story
Skyler Skunk wants to play with other animals, and everyone has to look past their differences.
589: The New Toy: a kids’ relaxation and story
Alyssa Doll learns about similarities and differences when she meets a new toy named Neil Nutcracker.
228. Friendly Frogs: a calming meditation and children’s story
587: Friendly Football a relaxing story for kids
Eddie goes to visit his friend Javier to play with a football but Eddie doesn't want to get dirty. Will Eddie be able to play with his friend? ...
227. Your Turn: a calming bedtime and nap time story for children
585. A Different Princess: a mindful bedtime story
226. Switch Tracks: a relaxing meditation and bedtime story
583. A Safe Space: a children’s meditation and story
Avi Axolotl learns how to keep himself calm when he's brought to a new place with new people to meet.
225. Feeling Off: a calming short story for children
The Sparkling Train is feeling off. Noticing the Train seems a bit grouchy the engineer schedules a check up. Will the train feel better?
581. Having A Ball: a meditation and calming bedtime story
Oceana Sea Otter gets out of her comfort zone and helps out some humans when she plays with her good friend Alonzo Sea Otter.
224. Trash Trouble: a calming meditation and story for kids
The raccoons play in the trash cans. While Rebel and Riley enjoy their snack, Rob has some trash troubles until his friends help him out.
579. Exciting Excursion: a meditation and kid’s tale
223. Warm Memories: a meditation and kid’s tale
Touched by the animals' help, Dragon relaxes in the warm memories of all Dragon's friends. Maybe it's time to visit them again.
577. Forever Home: a mindful story and relaxation
222. The Tunnel Trip!: a children’s bedtime story and meditation
Billy and Emily are going for another ride on the train. This time they're taking a tunnel trip!
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606: Hat Adventure: a relaxation and story for your nap time routine
When Britney and Alma Raincoat walk to Grammy's house in the rain and wind, Halima Hat has an adventure of her own.