Be Calm on Ahway Island | Bedtime Stories & Meditations for Kids
by Sheep Jam Productions
From the publisher
Be Calm on Ahway Island features original stories and meditations made just for kids.
Why we recommend it
Soothing original bedtime stories with a wind-down breathing moment — a soft landing for big or busy days.
What Be Calm on Ahway Island | Bedtime Stories & Meditations for Kids is recognised for
Tops this collection — the show whose reviews point at it most strongly, weighted by how well it's rated. One award per show, so this is the only one it holds.
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Collections Be Calm on Ahway Island | Bedtime Stories & Meditations for Kids landed in, based on what its reviews say.
What parents actually say
High confidence · 173 detailed reviewsPlenty of detailed reviews to work from, so these patterns are pretty dependable. We summarise the 173 reviews long enough to describe the show, out of 320 in total — one-line raves don't tell you much.
Why parents put it on
The moments it actually gets used for.
- Works at bedtimeTop70
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- “Listening to this podcast is part of my kid’s bedtime routine.”
- “Helps me fall asleep really fast.”
- Great voices & acting20
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- “Listening to their slow voices really helps calm her body down and get ready for sleep.”
- “I’ll just listen to the music and the sound of the narrators voice and I’ll go right to sleep!”
- Parents enjoy it too6
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- “My daughter and I listen to this every night ( every other night when there’s a new one.) it’s our favorite!”
- “They soooooo calm they make my daughter fall asleep within half of the episode😂 She loves it and she's ten😄 I like it too.🤑👍👍 👏 good job!👏”
What it's about
What comes up when parents describe it.
- Storytelling & adventureTop59
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- “Or when an old man did the narrations too?”
- “I would love it if you added more queer characters, though I do think that dragon is a great non-binary representative, but I would like some more please”
- Feelings & empathy16
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- “We’ve been subscribed to this one for about a year and, honestly, my daughter doesn’t listen to it that much, but it has totally helped her to calm down on a few occasions when…”
- “I have hard feelings but this calms me.”
- Original songs & music10
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- “I LLOVE this podcast it’s so relaxing and calm the dragon 🐉 berths are relaxing 😌 but can we have at the end a little relaxing moment like so me relaxing music and someone tal…”
- “I can sit through Soda Pop so this should not be any different from a song.But it cannot beat Koala 🐨 moon.”
- Imagination & creativity5
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- “The stories are so creative, though and I think they rock.”
- “My favorite part is the story at the end because they are imaginative and calming.”
What it feels like
The mood parents describe.
- CalmingTop80
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- “Listening to their slow voices really helps calm her body down and get ready for sleep.”
- “I LLOVE this podcast it’s so relaxing and calm the dragon 🐉 berths are relaxing 😌 but can we have at the end a little relaxing moment like so me relaxing music and someone tal…”
- Heartfelt5
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- “After a long day, it is so nice to climb in bed and listen to a calming meditation and a sweet story.”
- “The stories are so sweet and calming, perfect for bedtime.”
- Wholesome5
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- “I just left a less-than-positive review for the Adventures on Ahway Island podcast, so felt I should give some love over here.”
- “Hey 👋 I am soooooo grateful that you’re safe 🤞🤞🤞🤞.”
Who's actually listening
From the 20 reviews that name a child's age.
- Preschool (3-5)12
- Early elementary (6-8)6
- Tweens (9-12)4
- Babies & toddlers3
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About Be Calm on Ahway Island | Bedtime Stories & Meditations for Kids
In the publisher's own words, as they describe the show on its feed.
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: 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!
Parent reviews (320)
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Bedtime
My daughter and I listen to this every night ( every other night when there’s a new one.) it’s our favorite!
Cheryl Lynn L · Aug 2026
Listen every night
Listening to this podcast is part of my kid’s bedtime routine. Half the time she’s asleep before half of the episode is even over. Listening to their slow voices really helps calm her body down and get ready for sleep.
monarchdragonfly · Aug 2026
Love
I love these podcasts so much. My son and dog love them. We have been listening for the past four years.
MumChildAndDog · Jun 2026
I I’m Michael I’m 8 years old can you bring swim dance party back?
5 stars
Wil will the 14th · Jun 2026
Love it
I LLOVE this podcast it’s so relaxing and calm the dragon 🐉 berths are relaxing 😌 but can we have at the end a little relaxing moment like so me relaxing music and someone talking relaxing like tracks to relax
tectvydcyvyh · Jun 2026
Remember when dragon was shy?
Any long time listeners who remember when the only thing dragon could been with without being shy was the sparkling train? Or when an old man did the narrations too? Am I imagining that old man? Idk, I’ve listened sconce 2019 sooooooooooo.
Hawaii love 🌺 · Mar 2026
LOVE
my son and I love the meditation & bedtime stories. Please keep making more! 💛💛💛
Dpritchard18934 · Mar 2026
Sleep
It helps me sleep :)
Blue guy blues · Mar 2026
Showing the 120 most recent of 320 reviews we analysed. The summaries above use all of them.
Questions parents ask
What age is Be Calm on Ahway Island | Bedtime Stories & Meditations for Kids for?
Be Calm on Ahway Island | Bedtime Stories & Meditations for Kids is aimed at ages 3–6. In their reviews, parents most often mention preschool (3-5) and early elementary (6-8).
How long are Be Calm on Ahway Island | Bedtime Stories & Meditations for Kids episodes?
Most episodes run about 17 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.
Is Be Calm on Ahway Island | Bedtime Stories & Meditations for Kids any good?
It holds 4.4 out of 5 from 1,426 ratings, with 320 written parent reviews, which works out to a B+ on our scale.
Is Be Calm on Ahway Island | Bedtime Stories & Meditations for Kids appropriate for kids?
Be Calm on Ahway Island | Bedtime Stories & Meditations for Kids is marked clean, with no explicit content flag. Parents describe it as calming, heartfelt, wholesome.
Where can I listen to Be Calm on Ahway Island | Bedtime Stories & Meditations for Kids?
Be Calm on Ahway Island | Bedtime Stories & Meditations for Kids is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Why do parents recommend Be Calm on Ahway Island | Bedtime Stories & Meditations for Kids?
The point that comes up most is "works at bedtime" — mentioned in 70 of the 173 reviews we analysed.
Episodes
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🎶Mixed-Up Music: a bedtime story and relaxation for kids
Oct 5, 2026 · 15 min
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: Working together, creativity, music, instrument, listening, teamwork Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
A Different Princess 👑: a mindful bedtime story
Oct 2, 2026 · 23 min
Allie and Anora learn that there is more than one way to play princess. --- Narrator: Male Today’s Meditation: Relax your whole body from head to toe in this meditation. Themes: Differences, friendship, creativity, listening, inclusion Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dragon's 🐲 Sandy Surprise 🏖️: a children's bedtime story and meditation
Sep 30, 2026 · 16 min
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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Hilarious Honk: a children's story and guided relaxation
Sep 28, 2026 · 17 min
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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
A Safe Space 😌: a children’s meditation and story
Sep 25, 2026 · 17 min
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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Friends 👥 First: a short story for kids
Sep 23, 2026 · 15 min
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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Teddy 🧸 at the Beach: a calming bedtime and nap time story with a positive message ✨
Sep 21, 2026 · 16 min
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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Having a Ball 🌊: a meditation and calming bedtime story
Sep 18, 2026 · 23 min
Oceana Sea Otter gets out of her comfort zone and helps out some humans when she plays with her good friend Alonzo Sea Otter. --- 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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Polite Parrot 🦜: a calming meditation and children's tale
Sep 16, 2026 · 15 min
Pendelton "Zig Zag" Parrot discovers the boat dock. The parrot pirate tells the boats to take him to find his lost treasure. But the boats remind the parrot he needs to be more polite! Narrator: Female Today’s Meditation: Enjoy the feeling of your body relaxing into the warm sand on a sunny beach. Themes: Relationships, healthy minds, curiosity, self care, new friends, getting along, talk like a pirate day Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
🪨 Special Stones: a soothing story 📖 and meditation for children
Sep 14, 2026 · 18 min
Billy’s rock collection has grown so big that it doesn't fit in its container anymore. With Emily’s help, he sorts through his stones and discovers which ones feel special. Today’s Meditation: Imagine drawing gentle shapes in the soothing sand as you relax before today's story. Themes: Responsibility, appreciation, organization, clutter, siblings Narrator: Female Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
🐎 Happy Hurdles: a kids' relaxation and calming tale
Sep 11, 2026 · 27 min
Hasani Horse is happy to learn skill from his trainer. Hello everyone, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Happy Hurdles,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Male Today’s Meditation: Relax in the grass as you imagine sunlight warming you from head to toe. Themes: Trying new things, curiosity, courage, handling fears, trust Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dump Truck Duo: a bedtime story and relaxation for kids ✨
Sep 9, 2026 · 16 min
Drevan Dump Truck is excited to get to work on a project, but then he finds out Dory Dump Truck is on assignment, too. Will there be enough work for the dump truck duo? Narrator: Female Today’s Meditation: Feel calm and relaxed as you imagine a baby elephant and its mama. Themes: Working together, healthy minds, curiosity, play, emotional regulation Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands