by Sheep Jam Productions | Jul 23, 2021 | Animals, Disability, Female Narrator
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Ballet Bunny meets some new friends. Although she stutters sometimes she wows them with her graceful dancing.
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 “Stumble and Grace” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Female
Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 7:25
Stumble and Grace Excerpt:
Winds whistled through the trees and ruffled the little bunny’s fur. She shivered and decided it was time to frolic. That always warmed her up. Ballet bunny hopped left, then right, and then twirled up on her toes. The little bunny danced around the bushes, gently holding the branches as she turned around and around. Ballet leaped up into the air and landed, balancing on one foot. She felt warm, cozy and now the wind ruffling her fur felt refreshing. In fact the little bunny felt ready for a snack and a drink. Gracefully, Ballet began to dance her way to the stream.
As the little bunny started her journey, she noticed two other bunnies on the path and stopped. They turned and looked at Ballet. Then they smiled. “Hi I’m Bobby!” And I’m Babette!” the bunnies said.
“I’m B-B-Ballet” the graceful bunny said, with a little hesitation. She never knew how others would react to her difficulties with speaking.
“Where are you going Ballet?” Babette asked.
“W-Well I f-felt a little hhhungry so I thought I’d have a sssnack and d-drink.” Ballet replied.
“Oh, do you know a good place to eat?” Bobby asked, “I’m feeling hungry too?”
The kind dragon stopped and listened, recognizing the sound of Ballet’s voice. And then Babette’s and Bobby’s. The dragon hoped that Bobby and Babette would be patient with Ballet, and give her all the time she needed to speak.
Today’s Meditation: Gently sway like the graceful willow tree in today’s 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 “Stumble and Grace,” 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.
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Digital Trends warns listeners that “you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious.” Yay!
We’re honored that the website of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems includes us on their list of Technology to Boost Mental Health.
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 to Anne Bensfield and Pamela Rogers of School Library Journal for listing us as one of “8 Podcasts To Encourage Mindfulness!”
Thank you for your help in spreading the word about our bedtime stories podcast, Be Calm on Ahway Island!
by Sheep Jam Productions | Jul 16, 2021 | Dragon, Male Narrator, Relationships
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Today Dragon bravely goes to the construction yard and meets Ellie the excavator and Danny the Dump Truck.
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 “Dragon at Work” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Male
Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 6:48
Dragon at Work Excerpt:
Sunshine streamed into the cave and gently woke the dragon. The dragon sat up and stretched. The dragon had decided to take the train’s advice and meet some vehicles before finding the people, and today was the day! Although excited to go exploring, the dragon also felt nervous. The curious dragon wasn’t quite sure how it could have both feelings at the same time, but that’s how the dragon felt. Excited to be meeting new friends, and nervous that people might spot the dragon and run. The dragon took a deep breath in and out and set off on the day’s adventure.
The dragon wound through the trees until the edge of the enchanted forest was in sight. On the other side of the trees was the land of the people. The dragon peeked through the branches, curious to see what was there. In the clearing were several garages with different colored doors. They faced each other and centered around a large circle of pavement.
The dragon took a deep dragon breath in and out and felt a bit more courageous. OK, it was time. The dragon stepped out of the forest and walked over to the garages. As it did, the red garage door began to roll up and an excavator rolled out.
The excavator blinked as she grew accustomed to the sunshine. The dragon smiled at her, and looked quite confident, if not for the tail swishing back and forth behind it, nervously. The excavator looked a little surprised. The dragon waved, hoping the excavator would understand. The excavator did. She smiled back and said, “Hi my name is Ellie. I haven’t seen you before. Where are you from?”
The dragon felt relieved that Ellie was friendly, and took a deep dragon breath in and out. Flames gently rolled out of the dragon’s mouth, showing the forest, and then the cozy cave.
Today’s Meditation: Rest among the twinkling stars with today’s 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 “Dragon at Work” 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!
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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!”
SheKnows recommends us as as a podcast you and your kids will love!
We’re honored that the website of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems includes us on their list of Technology to Boost Mental Health.
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 your help in spreading the word about our bedtime stories podcast, Be Calm on Ahway Island!
by Sheep Jam Productions | May 10, 2021 | Feelings & Emotional Regulation, Female Narrator, Human
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Callie feels a little shy when Anora, her new neighbor, invites her out to play, but she ends up having a wonderful time with new friends.
Narrator: Female
Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 8:52
Neighborhood Friends Excerpt:
It was a bright winter afternoon on Ahway Island. Callie had spent the morning playing with her toys in her new bedroom. Callie’s family had just moved to their new house on Ahway Island, and most of the moving boxes were unpacked, including the boxes of Callie’s toys.
This was the first time Callie had a chance to play with her toys in her new bedroom, so she enjoyed letting her toys explore their new environment. She showed them the closet in her room, and the window that looked out to the backyard, and the shelf where they could sleep at night. She wanted to make sure they would all be comfortable in their new home.
Eventually, Callie’s parents called her out to the kitchen to eat lunch. Callie carefully put her toys away on the shelf and headed to the kitchen.
“Hi Callie,” said Jun, Callie’s dad. “Did you have fun playing in your new room?”
“Yes, daddy,” replied Callie. “I showed my toys my new room. I think they like it.”
Today’s Meditation: Feel your muscles relax as you check in with your body from head to toe.
Looking for a way 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 “Neighborhood Friends,” 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 “Neighborhood Friends!” 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:
406 Families of Missoula lists us on their Favorite Podcasts for Kids roundup!
Jooki recommends us as an outstanding podcast for preschoolers.
Thanks, Mommy Poppins, for saying our “soothing stories are like melatonin for the soul!” ♡
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 listening with us today!
