Steph and the Storytime Crew is a podcast of calming bedtime stories designed to help kids wind down, feel safe, and fall asleep faster. Created by therapist and mum Steph McCarter, each 15-30 minute story supports emotional regulation, builds self-worth, and helps kids process anxiety, friendship struggles, big feelings and more. Perfect for ages 5 through to 12 (and adults too!) especially big feelers, sensitive, neurodivergent or anxious kids who need a little extra support at night. Think: big feelings, funny animals, and gentle tools for emotional resilience. New stories added regularly.
On this Steph and the Storytime Crew Sleep Story episode, we’re heading under the sea for the funniest, splashiest talent show ever! Meet Winnie the Walrus, also known as the Twirly Whirly Walrus Extraordinaire… sort of. Dancing isn’t exactly Winnie’s strength, but with his best friend Savvy the Seal cheering him on (she’s the sweetest soul in the ocean, even if she doesn’t realise just how kind and magical she is), he learns a big...
On this episode of Steph and the Storytime Crew, we’re heading under the sea for the funniest, splashiest talent show ever! Meet Winnie the Walrus, also known as the Twirly Whirly Walrus Extraordinaire… sort of. Dancing isn’t exactly Winnie’s strength, but with his best friend Savvy the Seal cheering him on (she’s the sweetest soul in the ocean, even if she doesn’t realise just how kind and magical she is), he learns a big lesson a...
In this sleepytime story, we meet Baxter the Badger who is a bright, kind, and oh-so-helpful little legend who’s known for being “such a good listener” and “so easy.” But what no one sees is the jumble of feelings Baxter hides under her polite smile and quiet voice.
By day, she mirrors her classmates, laughs at jokes she doesn’t find funny, and tries her hardest to fit in. But by the time she gets home, the mask crashes down—and her...
In this extra-special episode, the Sleepytime Crew discovers something is… off. The calm at Jungle School has gone missing, and everyone’s feeling a little wobbly inside. Ollie the Otter is anxious. Koda the Koala can’t slow his thoughts. Una the Unicorn’s belly won’t stop rumbling with farts. And Oscar the Owl? He’s struggling after a tough game of handball.
Thankfully, Que the Quokka is close by - and she knows just what to do. Wi...
In this episode of Steph and the Sleepytime Crew, meet Ollie the Otter—a sensitive, big-hearted little guy who finds school a bit overwhelming. Saying goodbye to Mum is hard. The classroom is loud. The playground is wild. And Ollie feels everything—his classmates’ moods, his teacher’s stress, even the squeaky chairs and the bright lights.
But with the help of his invisible Bubble Suit, his calm teacher’s aide Mrs. Puffin, his trusty...
In tonight’s story, we meet Isla the Tiger—a clever, focused jungle cub who sees the world a little differently. Isla’s preparing for the Jungle Genius Games with her brilliant crew of friends, each with their own unique brain and way of doing things.
There’s Lizzy the Ladybug, who bounces from thought to thought with hyperactive, sparkly energy… Ziggy the Zebra, who struggles with reading but creates wild jungle songs… Koda the anx...
In this heartfelt episode of Steph and the Sleepytime Crew, we join Oscar the Owl — funny, loyal, and full of feels — as he navigates a tricky friendship that’s starting to feel… not-so-friendly. When his mate Foxy the Flying Fox starts making mean jokes, controlling the game, and putting others down, Oscar feels anxious and unsure. But with help from wise old Nanna Owl and his best friend PJ the Pelican, Oscar learns to listen to ...
In tonight’s story, we meet Noah the Nimbus Dragon—a super clever, deep-feeling cloud-dweller who notices everything. But sometimes, Noah hears a not-so-nice voice in his head that tells him he’s not good enough. This voice, known as Noel the Nasty Narrator, has a lot to say… and none of it is kind.
With help from a wise old friend (yes, Una the Unicorn makes a return!), Noah learns that just because you think something, doesn’t mea...
In this heartfelt Steph & the Sleepytime Crew adventure, we meet Pip - a determined little Panda with big dreams and even bigger feelings. When her first attempt at roller skating doesn’t go as planned (okay… it’s a complete disaster), Pip spirals into self-doubt, frustration, and one very dramatic panda meltdown.
But with a little help from her wise friend Moxy the Meercat, Pip learns a few powerful lessons:
- Perfection isn’t r...
Tonight’s Sleepytime Crew adventure stars Gus the Gorilla, who’s usually a pretty chilled kinda guy... until Pancake Day goes completely wrong.
When someone pushes in front of him in the line and nobody notices how upset he is, Gus tries so hard to hold all those BIG feelings in. But big feelings don’t like being pushed down or ignored, and before long, Gus lets out a roar so loud it shakes the Jungle Junction treetops.
Join Steph an...
In tonight’s story, Lenny the Llama from the Sleepytime Crew, is having one of those days.
The smoothie’s wrong, the socks are wrong, and the whole world feels… just ughhhhh.
But when Lenny meets Doris the Donkey under the gum tree, he learns a simple trick to help shift his mood and reframe a bad day - even just a little bit.
This episode is all about emotional resilience:
✔ recognising big feelings
✔ learning to pause...
Una the Unicorn is full of sparkle, sweetness… and candy-scented farts.
She’s silly, magical, and one-of-a-kind - but when the other unicorns at Sparkle School start making fun of her, Una begins to wonder if she’s just too much.
In this funny and heartwarming bedtime story, kids join Una as she tries to hide her sparkle, fit in, and be “normal.” But in the end, it’s her most embarrassing moment that shows everyone — including U...
Welcome to Ziggy Zzz’s Sleepytime Disco — the only bedtime party where you shake, shimmy, and sloooow dance your way to sleep.
Join Ziggy the Zebra and her sparkly pyjamas for a silly-soothing bedtime adventure under the stars. There’s wiggly toes, spaghetti legs, invisible hugs, and the magical Zebra Breath — all wrapped in gentle beats and dreamy vibes.
Designed for kids aged 4–10, this 10-minute sleep meditation blends body awaren...
Coops, the Capybara is a scooter legend at the local pump track.
He shreds the local pump track like a total pro — flipping, carving, spinning and tailwhipping like nobody’s business.
Kids cheer. Parents watch on in awe. Birds literally stop to watch.
But… Coops doesn’t feel cool.
In fact, he doesn’t feel much of anything except mehhhh.
Because no matter what trick he lands, his brain keeps saying:
“You’re not ...
Koda the Koala is tired — like, eyelids-drooping, brain-melting, koala-on-the-verge-of-collapse tired.
But there’s just one problem…
His brain will. not. stop. It's so noisy in there.
In this gently silly and soothing sleep story, Koda tries everything to get his bedtime brain to chill out. With a little help, some slow breathing, and the reminder that it's okay to feel a little wobbly at night, Koda finally lear...
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