842. Thumping Thunder: a mindful story and meditation for kids

Be Calm on Ahway Island Bedtime Stories

Ballet Bunny thumps her foot at the Spring storm to warn her friends and scare away the thunder. Will it work?

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:29

Thumping Thunder Excerpt:

Clouds filled the sky above the Ahway Island forest. A strong breeze shook the branches of the trees. Ballet Bunny stood on her hind legs with her ears perked up. She had been in the middle of practicing her pirouettes, when she noticed that the sky was getting darker and darker. The little bunny furrowed her brows in thought.

As Ballet considered the weather, a flash of red caught her eye as a bird landed on a branch of one of the trees above. “Good morning, Ballet!” chirped Carrie Cardinal, her voice bright and cheery.

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

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Looking for ways 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 “Happy Dragon,” 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.

In the press:

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