Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story Monday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again, so now we have "Favorite Friday." Please enjoy Sandbox City, and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Ian has invited Mike over to play. However, time seems to be creeping by.  When Mike finally arrives the two friends zip out to the sandbox and create a sandbox city. Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 5:56 Narrator: Male Sandbox City Story Excerpt: Ian sighed, and tried to think of what he could do.  Waiting was difficult.  Ian began to wander from room to room looking at each clock.  Time slowly crept forward.  Ian thought the morning would last forever.  Ian’s dad heard him sigh, and looked up from his book.  He noticed Ian was looking at the clock again. “Waiting is difficult isn’t it?” He said. Ian looked at him and said, “The clocks seem to be stuck, it’s not even 10: 30.  Two is so far away.”  He flopped onto the couch. “How are you feeling?” Ian’s dad asked him in a soothing voice.  He could tell Ian was starting to get overwhelmed, and needed some help. “I’m frustrated that I have to wait so long.” Ian said. “I can understand that.  Do you know what you can do to feel better?” his dad asked.  Ian was already starting to calm down. “I can take some deep dragon breaths.”  Ian said, and breathed in and out (deep breath). “How do you feel now?” Ian’s dad asked. “Better,” Ian replied, “I think I’d better take 2 more deep dragon breaths. Meditation Description: Feel your muscles relax as you check in with your body from head to toe. Looking for a way to help your child with emotional regulation?  You'll find them on Ahway Island. Be Calm on Ahway Island Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Sandbox City" 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. We would appreciate your help getting the word out about Ahway Island bedtime stories podcast on social media.  Please follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. Since we are a listener-supported podcast, we survive on your tips and purchases. And so, if your child enjoys a good story for nap time we would greatly appreciate you purchasing a T-shirt from our shop or making a donation to help us keep your favorite self-soothing podcast going. You can make a one-time donation or a recurring micro donation once a month. Just click on the link below or go to our website, www.ahwayisland.com. Donate Here We hope your child loves our stories and self-soothing meditations. If so, we need your positive reviews to help others find us too. You can leave a review on your favorite podcast app, or go to iTunes. It’s fast and easy! Just tap this link: review here, then tap the “view in iTunes” button, tap “ratings and reviews,” and leave your review.