805. The Card Castle: a meditation and story for your bedtime routine

Published: March 11, 2024, 8 a.m.

b'Emily and her brother Billy build a tall tower of cards on a cold winter day.
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\\nNarrator: Male
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\\nStory Begins: 4:13
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\\nThe Card Castle Excerpt:
\\nIt was a cold, winter afternoon on Ahway Island. The snow fell heavily from the sky and made a deep blanket that covered all the grass and streets in town. All the neighborhood kids were inside keeping warm, and the Parker family was no exception.
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\\nIn her warm living room, Emily Parker was playing with her big brother, Billy. Even though they both loved to play in the snow, they decided to stay inside because it was just too frigid and windy outdoors. Emily could hear the brisk air whistling wildly around her house.
\\nToday\\u2019s Meditation: Picture floating in the safe and comforting waters of a tranquil pool.
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\\nAre you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations?
\\nLooking for a podcast to help settle your child in for nap time, bedtime or a break?\\xa0 You\'ll find it on Ahway Island\\xae. Be Calm on Ahway Island\\xae Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Nap Time or Not?" 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. \\u202fTo learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team, please visit our website.
\\nIn the press:
\\nRead about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!
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\\nZzz! The Boston Globe recommends "Be Calm on Ahway Island" as as one of "Eight Podcasts That Could Help You Get Some Sleep."
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