Podcast

Be Calm on Ahway Island | Bedtime Stories & Meditations for Kids

Education for Kids, Kids & Family, Stories for Kids

Be Calm on Ahway Island features original stories and meditations made just for kids. Each episode begins with a short, calming meditation, followed by a gentle story perfect for bedtime, nap time, or any time it’s relax time!

Ahway Island® is home to adventurous airplanes, bubbly boats, caring cars and construction vehicles, friendly forest animals, curious kids, silly sea creatures, our delightful Dragon, terrific toys, exotic animals, our sparkling solar train and so much more! You will always find something new as we add to our extensive library of stories each week.

Be Calm on Ahway Island is a fantastic tool for parents, caregivers, daycare providers, and educators.

*Created for kids ages 3 – 6.

To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In the Press:

• Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!
• The Washington Post lists Be Calm on Ahway Island as a top podcast for kids!

To hear more soothing stories (700+) and support our hand-crafted, human-made work, join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more!

Thank you for listening to Be Calm on Ahway Island!

Stories for Kids chart
#65
Episodes
52
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
17 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

52 episodes, newest first

  1. 🧑🏻‍🚒 Story Swap: a relaxing story for children

    Show notes

    Adam Action Figure assumes he will go with Mike to a sleepover, but instead gets to spend time with his fellow toys!

    Narrator: Male

    Today’s Meditation: Relax your whole body from head to toe in this meditation.

    Themes: Adaptability, friendship, emotional regulation, managing expectations, empathy, coping

    ---

    Thank you for listening to Be Calm on Ahway Island!

    Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? Please leave us a rating and review to help us grow!

    To hear more soothing stories and support our hand-crafted, human-made work, join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more!

    Looking for a more exciting story for active listening? Check out our companion podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adventures on Ahway Island⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, wherever you get your podcasts.

    To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    In the Press:

    • Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!
    • The Washington Post lists Be Calm on Ahway Island as a top podcast for kids!

    Stay connected with us on social media:

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @BeCalmOnAhwayIsland
    • ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland

    Thank you for joining us for a moment of calm 😊

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    19 min
  2. Costume Party 🥳🎉: a guided meditation and kid's story

    Show notes

    Fiona Ferret and her friend Fran spend a fun morning together when Fran brings home a box of costumes.

    ---

    Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Costume Party,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

    Narrator: Male

    Today’s Meditation: Feel calm and relaxed as you imagine a baby elephant and its mama.

    Themes: Relationships, patience, empathy, creativity, creative play, animals, pets

    ---

    Thank you for listening to Be Calm on Ahway Island!

    Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? Please leave us a rating and review to help us grow!

    To hear more soothing stories and support our hand-crafted, human-made work, join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more!

    Looking for a more exciting story for active listening? Check out our companion podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adventures on Ahway Island⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, wherever you get your podcasts.

    To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    In the Press:

    • Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!
    • The Washington Post lists Be Calm on Ahway Island as a top podcast for kids!

    Stay connected with us on social media:

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @BeCalmOnAhwayIsland
    • ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland

    Come back to Ahway Island for more stories!

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    17 min
  3. ❄️ Iceberg Imagination: a short story for kids

    Show notes

    Princely Penguin learns to take turns when playing with Beau Beluga on their imaginary train.

    Narrator: Female

    Today’s Meditation: Relax as you imagine you are a baby penguin snuggled close to its papa.

    Themes: Sharing, friendship, communication, listening, taking turns, working together, arctic

    ---

    Thank you for listening to Be Calm on Ahway Island!

    Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? Please leave us a rating and review to help us grow!

    To hear more soothing stories and support our hand-crafted, human-made work, join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more!

    Looking for a more exciting story for active listening? Check out our companion podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adventures on Ahway Island⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, wherever you get your podcasts.

    To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    In the Press:

    • Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!
    • The Washington Post lists Be Calm on Ahway Island as a top podcast for kids!

    Stay connected with us on social media:

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @BeCalmOnAhwayIsland
    • ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland

    We hope you enjoyed today’s story. Come back soon!

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    16 min
  4. Habitat Harmony 🌳🌴: a kids' relaxation and calming tale

    Show notes

    Katie and Tom cannot decide whether to paint the beach or the forest for their project. When they investigate the place where both habitats come together, they find a perfect idea.

    Narrator: Female

    Today’s Meditation: Imagine that you are a graceful willow tree in today's meditation.

    Themes: Working together, appreciation, friends, helping, problem solving, habitats, forest, beach, science

    ---

    Thank you for listening to Be Calm on Ahway Island!

    Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? Please leave us a rating and review to help us grow!

    To hear more soothing stories and support our hand-crafted, human-made work, join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more!

    Looking for a more exciting story for active listening? Check out our companion podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adventures on Ahway Island⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, wherever you get your podcasts.

    To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    In the Press:

    • Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!
    • The Washington Post lists Be Calm on Ahway Island as a top podcast for kids!

    Stay connected with us on social media:

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @BeCalmOnAhwayIsland
    • ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland

    We hope you had a peaceful time on Ahway Island!

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    15 min
  5. Gracious Gull: a mindful bedtime story 📙

    Show notes

    Sandy Seagull graciously sets boundaries with a new seagull who doesn't want to share at first.

    ---

    Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Gracious Gull,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

    Narrator: Male

    Today’s Meditation: Imagine drawing gentle shapes in the soothing sand as you relax before today's story..

    Themes: Sharing, empathy, boundaries, setting expectations, courtesy, new friends

    ---

    Thank you for listening to Be Calm on Ahway Island!

    Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? Please leave us a rating and review to help us grow!

    To hear more soothing stories and support our hand-crafted, human-made work, join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more!

    Looking for a more exciting story for active listening? Check out our companion podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adventures on Ahway Island⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, wherever you get your podcasts.

    To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    In the Press:

    • Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!
    • The Washington Post lists Be Calm on Ahway Island as a top podcast for kids!

    Stay connected with us on social media:

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @BeCalmOnAhwayIsland
    • ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland

    Come back to Ahway Island for more stories!

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    22 min
  6. 🐲 Dragon's Happy Heart💛: a short story and meditation for kids

    Show notes

    Dragon decides to visit the Animal Shelter! What new animal friends will Dragon meet while volunteering with Annie?

    Narrator: Female

    Today’s Meditation: Feel calm and relaxed as you imagine a baby elephant and its mama.

    Themes: Helping, volunteering, animals, kindness

    ---

    Thank you for listening to Be Calm on Ahway Island!

    Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? Please leave us a rating and review to help us grow!

    To hear more soothing stories and support our hand-crafted, human-made work, join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more!

    Looking for a more exciting story for active listening? Check out our companion podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adventures on Ahway Island⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, wherever you get your podcasts.

    To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    In the Press:

    • Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!
    • The Washington Post lists Be Calm on Ahway Island as a top podcast for kids!

    Stay connected with us on social media:

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @BeCalmOnAhwayIsland
    • ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland

    It was so nice to have you here today. We can’t wait to see you again!

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    15 min
  7. Pigeon Pride ✨: a meditation and calming story

    Show notes

    Paisley Pigeon feels hurt when Soledad Sparrow tells her pigeons are dirty. She learns from Odin Owl & Gerry Robin that Soledad is just making assumptions!

    Narrator: Male

    Today’s Meditation: Imagine that you are a graceful willow tree in today's meditation.

    Themes: Differences, assumptions, prejudices, uniqueness, compassion, empathy, identity, self-worth

    ---

    Thank you for listening to Be Calm on Ahway Island!

    Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? Please leave us a rating and review to help us grow!

    To hear more soothing stories and support our hand-crafted, human-made work, join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more!

    Looking for a more exciting story for active listening? Check out our companion podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adventures on Ahway Island⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, wherever you get your podcasts.

    To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    In the Press:

    • Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!
    • The Washington Post lists Be Calm on Ahway Island as a top podcast for kids!

    Stay connected with us on social media:

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @BeCalmOnAhwayIsland
    • ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland

    Thanks for tuning in to Be Calm on Ahway Island. Come back soon!

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    20 min
  8. The Big Race: a calming meditation and story for kids 😊

    Show notes

    Brian and his friends have a great time racing around Brian's neighborhood.

    ---

    Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “The Big Race,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

    Narrator: Female

    Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating on a cloud, and relax into the feeling of lightness.

    Themes: In this episode we cover differences, acceptance, different abilities, friends, helping, trying new things, creativity, and critical thinking.

    ---

    Thank you for listening to Be Calm on Ahway Island!

    Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? Please leave us a rating and review to help us grow!

    To hear more soothing stories and support our hand-crafted, human-made work, join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more!

    Looking for a more exciting story for active listening? Check out our companion podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adventures on Ahway Island⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, wherever you get your podcasts.

    To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    In the Press:

    • Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!
    • The Washington Post lists Be Calm on Ahway Island as a top podcast for kids!

    Stay connected with us on social media:

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @BeCalmOnAhwayIsland
    • ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland

    We're happy you visited. Stay cozy until next time!

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    14 min
  9. Moving 🕺🏻 to the Music: a children's story and guided relaxation

    Show notes

    Henry wants to dance at the outdoor concert, but he feels nervous. A new friend helps him feel more comfortable.

    Narrator: Male

    Today’s Meditation: Relax your whole body from head to toe in this meditation.

    Themes: In this episode we'll cover trying new things, new friends, healthy minds, empathy, music, dance, and community.

    ---

    Thank you for listening to Be Calm on Ahway Island!

    Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? Please leave us a rating and review to help us grow!

    To hear more soothing stories and support our hand-crafted, human-made work, join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more!

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    19 min
  10. Mostly Mowed: a calming story and meditation

    Show notes

    Moira the mower can't finish cutting all the grass outside the library! Can she accept that the work isn't all done?

    Narrator: Male

    Today’s Meditation: Imagine that you are a graceful willow tree in today's meditation.

    Themes: In this episode we cover acceptance, healthy minds, rumination, library, lemonade

    ---

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    • Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!
    • The Washington Post lists Be Calm on Ahway Island as a top podcast for kids!

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    Have a wonderful day, and we'll see you again soon!

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    20 min
  11. 🎶🐣The Happy Hatching Song: a calming bedtime and naptime story for children

    Show notes

    The first of Gerry Robin's eggs hatches, and everyone sings the Happy Hatching Song together to welcome the new baby robin.

    ---

    Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “The Happy Hatching Song,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

    Narrator: Male

    Today’s Meditation: Imagine that you are a graceful willow tree in today's meditation.

    Themes: Relationships, music, love, parents, babies, life events, friendship, community

    ---

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    In the Press:

    • Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!
    • The Washington Post lists Be Calm on Ahway Island as a top podcast for kids!

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    20 min
  12. Reptile 🦎 Rest 😴: a soothing kid's story when you need a break

    Show notes

    Grover Gecko has a fun day planned with his friend Caden Chameleon, but he doesn't feel very well. Will he listen to his body?

    Narrator: Female

    Today’s Meditation: Relax your whole body from head to toe in this meditation.

    Themes: In this episodes we cover healthy minds, healthy bodies, changing plans, empathy, self-care.

    ---

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    • Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!
    • The Washington Post lists Be Calm on Ahway Island as a top podcast for kids!

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    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
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    Thanks for stopping by Ahway Island. Come back again soon!

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    15 min
  13. 🎶Mixed-Up Music: a bedtime story and relaxation for kids

    Show notes

    Rogelio, Brianna, and Helen try playing musical instruments together, but it doesn't go at all as planned! Can they turn their mixed-up music into a song?

    Narrator: Female

    Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating on a cloud, and relax into the feeling of lightness.

    Themes: In this episode we cover topics of working together, creativity, music, instrument, listening, teamwork.

    ---

    Thank you for listening to Be Calm on Ahway Island!

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    In the Press:

    • Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!
    • The Washington Post lists Be Calm on Ahway Island as a top podcast for kids!

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    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
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    We're so grateful for you!

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    15 min
  14. A Different Princess 👑: a mindful bedtime story

    Show notes

    Allie and Anora learn that there is more than one way to play princess.

    ---

    Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “A Different Princess,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

    Narrator: Male

    Today’s Meditation: Relax your whole body from head to toe in this meditation.

    Themes: Differences, friendship, creativity, listening, inclusion

    ---

    Thank you for listening to Be Calm on Ahway Island!

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    To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    In the Press:

    • Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!
    • The Washington Post lists Be Calm on Ahway Island as a top podcast for kids!

    Stay connected with us on social media:

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
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    See you later, alligator! Come back soon for more stories.

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    23 min
  15. Dragon's 🐲 Sandy Surprise 🏖️: a children's bedtime story and meditation

    Show notes

    Dragon spends a sandy day at the beach and then attends a special frog concert. What a lovely day on Ahway Island!

    Narrator: Female

    Today’s Meditation: Enjoy the feeling of your body relaxing into the warm sand on a sunny beach.

    Themes: Appreciation, community, helping, music, penguin

    ---

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    To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    In the Press:

    • Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!
    • The Washington Post lists Be Calm on Ahway Island as a top podcast for kids!

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    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
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    We can’t wait to share more stories with you soon!

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    16 min
  16. Hilarious Honk: a children's story and guided relaxation

    Show notes

    Alba Goose thinks she's making a funny joke for her siblings Pablo and Jazmin, but Pablo doesn't find it very funny. How can Alba make it right?

    Narrator: Male

    Today’s Meditation: Imagine you are a twinkling star, receiving and sending energy through the universe in today's meditation.

    Themes: Empathy, siblings, relationships, jokes, hurt feelings

    ---

    Thank you for listening to Be Calm on Ahway Island!

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    To hear more soothing stories and support our hand-crafted, human-made work, join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more!

    Looking for a more exciting story for active listening? Check out our companion podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adventures on Ahway Island⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, wherever you get your podcasts.

    To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    In the Press:

    • Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!
    • The Washington Post lists Be Calm on Ahway Island as a top podcast for kids!

    Stay connected with us on social media:

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
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    Thanks for stopping by Ahway Island today. Come back soon!

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    17 min
  17. A Safe Space 😌: a children’s meditation and story

    Show notes

    Avi Axolotl learns how to keep himself calm when he's brought to a new place with new people to meet.

    ---

    Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “A Safe Space,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

    Narrator: Female

    Today’s Meditation: Picture floating in the safe and comforting waters of a tranquil pool.

    Themes: Adaptability, handling fears, empathy, new friends, self-soothing, animal shelter, vet, meditation, breathing, mindfulness

    ---

    Thank you for listening to Be Calm on Ahway Island!

    Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? Please leave us a rating and review to help us grow!

    To hear more soothing stories and support our hand-crafted, human-made work, join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more!

    Looking for a more exciting story for active listening? Check out our companion podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adventures on Ahway Island⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, wherever you get your podcasts.

    To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    In the Press:

    • Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!
    • The Washington Post lists Be Calm on Ahway Island as a top podcast for kids!

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    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
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    Thanks for tuning in today. We'll be back with more soon!

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    17 min
  18. Friends 👥 First: a short story for kids

    Show notes

    While waiting in line for the swings at recess, Raj notices Owen is sad. How can he help cheer up his friend?

    Narrator: Female

    Today’s Meditation: Imagine you are a twinkling star, receiving and sending energy through the universe in today's meditation.

    Themes: Empathy, helping others, kindness, generosity

    ---

    Thank you for listening to Be Calm on Ahway Island!

    Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? Please leave us a rating and review to help us grow!

    To hear more soothing stories and support our hand-crafted, human-made work, join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more!

    Looking for a more exciting story for active listening? Check out our companion podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adventures on Ahway Island⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, wherever you get your podcasts.

    To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    In the Press:

    • Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!
    • The Washington Post lists Be Calm on Ahway Island as a top podcast for kids!

    Stay connected with us on social media:

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
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    • ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland

    We had a great time with you today. We'll be back with more stories soon!

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    15 min
  19. Teddy 🧸 at the Beach: a calming bedtime and nap time story with a positive message ✨

    Show notes

    Takoda Teddy Bear visits the beach with Jeff for the very first time, and the waves look big and scary. What will the little bear do?

    Narrator: Male

    Today’s Meditation: Imagine drawing gentle shapes in the soothing sand as you relax before today's story.

    Themes: Handling fears, ocean, trying new things, observation

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    Thank you for listening to Be Calm on Ahway Island!

    Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? Please leave us a rating and review to help us grow!

    To hear more soothing stories and support our hand-crafted, human-made work, join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more!

    Looking for a more exciting story for active listening? Check out our companion podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adventures on Ahway Island⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, wherever you get your podcasts.

    To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    In the Press:

    • Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!
    • The Washington Post lists Be Calm on Ahway Island as a top podcast for kids!

    Stay connected with us on social media:

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @BeCalmOnAhwayIsland
    • ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland

    It was so nice to have you here today. We can’t wait to see you again!

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    16 min
  20. Having a Ball 🌊: a meditation and calming bedtime story

    Show notes

    Oceana Sea Otter gets out of her comfort zone and helps out some humans when she plays with her good friend Alonzo Sea Otter.

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    Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Having a Ball,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

    Narrator: Male

    Today’s Meditation: Imagine drawing gentle shapes in the soothing sand as you relax before today's story.

    Themes: Helping, new experiences, handling fears, friendship, empathy, meditation, breathing, mindfulness, emotional regulation

    ---

    Thank you for listening to Be Calm on Ahway Island!

    Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? Please leave us a rating and review to help us grow!

    To hear more soothing stories and support our hand-crafted, human-made work, join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more!

    Looking for a more exciting story for active listening? Check out our companion podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adventures on Ahway Island⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, wherever you get your podcasts.

    To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    In the Press:

    • Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!
    • The Washington Post lists Be Calm on Ahway Island as a top podcast for kids!

    Stay connected with us on social media:

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @BeCalmOnAhwayIsland
    • ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @AhwayIsland

    We hope you're feeling nice and cozy after this story!

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    23 min

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