568. I Can Help: a soothing story and guided meditation

Henrietta Hippo, Giselle Giraffe, and Oliver Elephant go for a walk and each use their special abilities to help each other have a good time. Narrator: Female Story Begins: 4:09 I Can Help Excerpt: It was a beautiful autumn afternoon at the Ahway Island Animal Sanctuary where  Henrietta Hippo patiently waited under the big maple tree near the pond she called home. The tree above her was covered with bright red leaves. As Henrietta  waited, she paced around the tree, staring up into the branches. Autumn was Henrietta’s favorite season because the leaves on the trees turned all sorts of pretty colors like yellow, orange, and red.   As Henrietta gazed at the tree, enjoying the beautiful sight, she heard her name being called.   “We’re here, Henrietta!” Giselle Giraffe called out, trotting closer to the tree. Oliver Elephant followed just behind her. Today’s Meditation: Feel calm and relaxed as you imagine a baby elephant and its mama. 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 "Magical Chair," 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 "I Can Help" 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!