Rogelio is feeling bored until he starts helping his dad.

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Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:10

A Not-Boring Evening Excerpt:

It was a rainy evening on Ahway Island. Rogelio sat on the couch in the family room and sighed. He felt bored. He had felt bored all afternoon. Rogelio had asked his friends, Owen and Andy, if they wanted to come over and play, but they were both busy.

It was too rainy outside to go out and play in the yard or in the park, so he had watched some TV instead. Now that dinner was over, Rogelio didn’t know what to do. He was tired of watching TV; he preferred doing more active things.

Today’s Meditation: Imagine drawing gentle shapes in the soothing sand as you relax before today’s story.

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In the press:

Digital Trends warns listeners that “you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious.” Yay!

We’re honored that the website of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems includes us on their list of Technology to Boost Mental Health.

Jooki recommends us as an outstanding podcast for preschoolers.

We’re reaching listeners internationally! Sassy Mama Hong Kong included us in their article on transitioning into the new year, Sassy Mama Singapore recommends us for limiting screen-time while sheltering at home, and Haven Magazine Australia included us in their tips for getting through the school holidays.

Thank you to Anne Bensfield and Pamela Rogers of School Library Journal for listing us as one of “8 Podcasts To Encourage Mindfulness!”

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 Not-Boring Evening,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

Today’s Meditation: Imagine drawing gentle shapes in the soothing sand as you relax before today’s story.

Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care.

Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations?

In the press:

Thanks for listening to another calm Ahway Island moment!

Ep 548. A Not-Boring Evening: a mindful children’s story