744. The Big Shadow: a calming story and meditation

This episode of Be Calm on Ahway Island is brought to you by our friends at North American Herb & Spice. We’re excited to introduce you to their all-natural and melatonin-free sleep solution, Herbal-zzZs! Visit northamericanherbandspice.com and use promo code Becalm25 at checkout for 25% off the entire site, including Herbal zzZs! Supporting our sponsors helps us bring you more episodes of Be Calm on Ahway Island! While on their backyard camp out, James sees a big shadow and looks to Julia for help. Narrator: Male Story Begins: 4:11 The Big Shadow Excerpt: The night sky was a magnificent sight tonight. It sparkled with countless stars, glittering against a deep blue backdrop. The friendly moon glowed above like a nightlight, and the gentle rustling of leaves and chirping of crickets were like a lullaby. Inside a little tent in a cozy backyard, James and Julia slumbered soundly. They were tucked snugly in their sleeping bags, cocooned in warmth. The air on their cheeks was cool and crisp, in contrast to the summer heat of the daytime. Gradually, James stirred from a delightful dream. In his dream, he was surrounded by a delightful campfire, roasting marshmallows over the dancing flames and creating the most scrumptious s’mores ever. James’ tummy was still content from the delicious treats he and his family had enjoyed earlier, but now that he was awake, something else was calling for his attention. He needed to go to the bathroom. James opened his eyes and yawned, slowly sitting up in his sleeping bag. Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating on a cloud, and relax into the feeling of lightness. 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. You can search for stories by Learning Message, Character Type, or Narrator Type on our Episodes page. To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team, please visit our About page, or check out our FAQs. We'd like to thank North American Herb and Spice for sponsoring us! Experience a peaceful night's sleep with Herbal-zzZs. Parents and grownups, don't forget to visit northamericanherbandspice.com and use promo code Becalm25 at checkout for 25% off the entire site. By supporting our sponsors, you're helping us bring you more episodes of Be Calm on Ahway Island!   Thanks for exploring Ahway Island. We'll be back with more adventures soon!