by Sheep Jam Productions | Jul 19, 2021 | Human, Male Narrator, Trying New Things
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Rogelio and his dad have a fun day playing miniature golf with Helen and Brianna.
Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 4:45
Mini-Golf Adventure Excerpt:
Rogelio munched his breakfast with excitement. Today was going to be a fun day. Rogelio’s Dad was going to take him and his best friends, Brianna and Helen, to play a game called miniature golf.
The goal of the game was to hit a brightly colored golf ball into a hole by tapping it as few times as possible with a golf club called a “putter.” Each hole had a different theme. Whoever took the fewest strokes to get the golf ball into all the holes was the winner.
“Dad, what color ball do you think I’ll get?” Rogelio asked.
“I don’t know, Ro.” Dad replied, using Rogelio’s nickname, “Ro.”
Rogelio loved it when his Dad called him by his nickname. It made him feel special.
“I think mine will be orange.” Rogelio guessed.
Today’s Meditation: Relax as you imagine you are a baby penguin snuggled close to its papa.
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 “Nap Time,” 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 “Mini-Golf Adventure” 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:
Jooki recommends us as an outstanding podcast for preschoolers.
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.
Digital Trends warns listeners that “you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious.” Yay!
We’re so grateful that you’re joining us to 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!
Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations?
We hope your child loved “Dragon at Work!” 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!”
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 | Jul 2, 2021 | Dragon, Female Narrator, Handling Fears
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Dragon has explored Ahway Island and has met a lot of new friends, but is still curious and nervous to meet people. Will the train talk Dragon into being brave.
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 “Train Talk” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Female
Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 8:20
Train Talk Excerpt:
The full moon glowed brightly, lighting up the dark blue sky. The dragon smiled and thought about what to do tonight. The dragon had already visited the beach, the land of ice and snow, and the sanctuary. Although the dragon had friends in each place, the dragon wanted to explore one more. It was time to explore the land where the people lived. The dragon thought and thought. Even though that was the next land to explore, the dragon still felt a bit afraid of how the people would respond to a green and red dragon that can breathe fire. Should the dragon go to there, or go visit a friend in one of the other lands? Then an idea popped into the dragon’s head. The train spent a lot of time with people. Maybe the train could help. With a determined look, the dragon stepped outside the cave. A soft Hmmm filled the air and the dragon knew the train was arriving. The graceful dragon extended its wings and caught the wind, lifting up off the ground, this time heading to the train station. It was late enough that the dragon expected the people would have already gone home.
As the train stopped at the station just beyond the forest, it felt a little surprised to see its friend, the dragon. The dragon generally didn’t ride the train until it was returning home after a nighttime adventure. The doors whooshed open and the dragon stepped aboard.
“Good evening!” the train said, as it began to roll forward along the track. “Usually I don’t see you until later, and then you are really tired. What’s going on today?”
The dragon smiled and took deep dragon breath in and out the fire showed palm trees swaying, and waves rolling in and out, then the flames transformed the picture into an icy landscape. The fire changed once more into a picture of large trees and large fields.
Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating on a cloud, and relax into the feeling of lightness.
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 “Train Talk,” 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 “Train Talk!” 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:
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!
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.
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 | Jun 25, 2021 | Handling Fears, Human, Male Narrator
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Owen and Allie have been invited to a costume party but they’re afraid of masks. Will they join in to the costume parade?
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 “Costume Parade” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Male
Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 7:37
Costume Parade Excerpt:
Allie had been invited to a party at her friend Andy’s house. She was excited because she loved parties! She also felt nervous. It was a costume party, and Allie worried that some people would be wearing masks. She felt afraid when people wore masks. Uneasy questions filled her mind when she saw a person in a mask. Who was it? What did they want? Were they kind or mean? Allie usually ran away when a person wearing a mask came near.
All of these thoughts filled her head as she thought about the party. She was so worried about it, that even though she was going to play with her friends Lydia, Andy, Owen, and Raj today, Allie didn’t really feel like going. What if they wanted to talk about the party? Allie took a deep dragon breath in and out and felt a bit better. After all, she did want to see her friends. So, off she went to Raj’s house.
When Allie arrived, Andy, Owen, and Lydia were already there. As the friends discussed what to play, Lydia told Andy she felt excited about the party, and then Raj agreed with her. Allie felt worried all over again, her stomach churned. Then Andy asked Owen, “What do you think about the party Owen?” Owen looked down at his feet feeling embarrassed and said, “I’m not sure if I can go.”
“Why not?” Andy, Raj, and Lydia asked.
Allie jumped in and said, “Hey, it’s ok if he can’t go. I’m not sure I can either.” She didn’t know Owen’s reason, but felt like she should help him out.
Now, Andy looked hurt. “Oh.” He said. “I just hoped that you all would be there.”
Owen sighed, and said, “It’s just… I’m afraid of masks.”
Allie’s mouth dropped, she didn’t think anyone else had that fear. It felt good knowing she wasn’t alone. Quickly she admitted “Me too!” So that Owen could feel better too.
Today’s Meditation: Feel your muscles relax as you check in with your body from head to toe.
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 “Costume Parade” 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 “Costume Parade!” 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!” ♡
Digital Trends warns listeners that “you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious.” Yay!
SheKnows recommends us as as a podcast you and your kids will love!
Thank you for your help in spreading the word about our bedtime stories podcast, Be Calm on Ahway Island!
by Sheep Jam Productions | Jun 21, 2021 | Animals, Female Narrator, Relationships
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Bobbi and Blanca Butterfly find some tasty wildflowers on a beautiful morning on Ahway Island.
Narrator: Female
Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 7:45
Which One Fun Excerpt:
Bobbi Butterfly stretched her wings in the early morning sun. A gentle breeze rustled through the leaves signaling another beautiful day on Ahway Island. The air held a sweet scent. Bobbi fluttered up into the breeze, curious to find the source of the scent. As she flitted back and forth, this way and that, the scent got stronger and stronger until she came upon a beautiful meadow of wildflowers.
What a glorious sight it was! Tall yellow flowers waved in the wind as short purple flowers fluttered close to the ground. In the middle were bright pink flowers that reflected the sunshine. Bobbi landed on one of the pink flowers and tasted the nectar inside. It was absolutely delicious. As she took another taste, another butterfly flitted by and landed on one of the purple flowers next to Bobbi’s pink one. It was Blanca, Bobbi’s best friend.
“Good Morning, Blanca” Bobbi called cheerfully.
“Bobbi! It’s you! Good morning!” Blanca replied.
“Isn’t it a lovely day?” Bobbi asked.
“Oh yes!” exclaimed Blanca.
“What shall we do today?” Bobbi wondered out loud.
Blanca’s eyes were twinkling with excitement. “I had an idea. Why don’t we taste as many flowers as possible and figure out which one has the sweetest nectar?”
Both butterflies were very hungry, so this idea was very appealing.
Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating in a tranquil pool, safe and relaxed, as the water rocks you gently.
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 “Which One Fun” 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 “Which One Fun!” 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!”
Thanks, Mommy Poppins, for saying our “soothing stories are like melatonin for the soul!” ♡
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 listening with us today!
