Steph and the Storytime Crew

Steph and the Storytime Crew

Steph and the Storytime Crew is a podcast of gentle, engaging stories that help kids regulate emotions, feel safe in their bodies, and navigate the ups and downs of growing up. Created by therapist and mum Steph McCarter, each 15–30 minute story supports emotional resilience, self-worth, and nervous system regulation - covering everything from anxiety and big feelings to friendships, confidence, and self-trust. While many families love the stories at bedtime, teachers and educators also use them in classrooms, calm corners, and transition times to support focus, connection, and emotional balance. Perfect for ages 5 through to 12 (and the grown-ups who listen too), especially sensitive, deep-feeling, neurodivergent, or anxious kids who experience the world a little more intensely. Blending storytelling with nervous system wisdom, Steph also supports families through neurodiversity coaching - helping parents better understand and support their beautifully unique kids. Think: big feelings, funny animals, gentle tools, and moments of calm that kids actually enjoy. New stories added regularly.

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March 26, 2026 13 mins

What if worry wasn’t something to worry about… but something to get curious about?

In this gentle and heartfelt Storytime Crew episode, we meet up with Koda the Koala, a sweet little koala with a very busy brain. His worries stack up on top of each other until everything feels a bit too much… sound familiar?

But everything changes when Koda meets Wuggles the Worry Wort, a wiggly, wobbling little creature who might not be the enemy af...

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When Miss Pepper announces that school tests are coming up, one very sparkly unicorn goes into full panic mode. Convinced she must prepare for every possible question in the entire universe, Una studies fractions… volcanoes… and even the emotional intelligence of dolphins.

Along the way, the Storytime Crew discovers a powerful truth about exams: tests are just tiny snapshots of what your brain shows in that moment. They can measure ...

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Noah the Nimbus Dragon lives high up in the sky, floating gently from cloud to cloud. There is one part of the sky that makes his wings soften and his breath slow in such a magical way. A place that feels like home.

But when the sky changes and a storm rolls through, Noah discovers something very important.

In this calming, heart-led story, children are guided to explore what belonging really feels like and how safety can live inside...

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Going back to school can stir up all sorts of feelings… excitement, nerves, wobbly tummies, big thoughts, and quiet worries that don’t always have words yet.

In this special Storytime Crew episode, Ollie the Otter, Josie the Jaguar, Savvy the Seal, Emmy the Axolotl, Lenny the Llama and Que the Quokka come together on the night before school starts again. They talk about feeling nervous, carrying big feelings in their backpacks, usin...

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Get ready for giggles, sparkles and a whole lot of heart in this brand-new Storytime Crew adventure.

In Josie the Jaguar: A Funny Kids’ Story About Confidence and Self-Belief we follow Josie, a beautifully sensitive jaguar who wakes up having one of those wobbly days where everything feels harder and self-doubt sneaks in like a sneaky little shadow.

On a mission to find out who she’s “supposed” to be, Josie tries being a squirrel, a ...

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Get ready for a sleigh ride of giggles, glitter and glorious chaos in this very special Christmas episode of Steph and the Storytime Crew.

Join Que the Quokka as she steps into the Storytime Village on Christmas Eve… expecting a calm day of decorating… only to find Coops in a colour-coded bauble crisis, Ollie vibrating with excitement, Lenny declaring Christmas is cancelled, Chloe dodging compliments, and Dane wearing a wreath as a ...

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Hold onto your fins, little legends… things are about to get very sparkly.

In this hilarious new Steph and the Storytime Crew episode, we dive deep into Fish School where Emmy the Axolotl faces the loudest, wildest, most glitter-covered day of her life. Between a shouty teacher, a pufferfish who keeps exploding like a disco balloon, Koko the Koi Fish's questionable “extra sparkle spray,” and a glitter cloud so big it basically ...

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November 9, 2025 15 mins

When Chloe the Cat and Dane the Diplodocus decide to build the ultimate jungle gym, things don’t exactly go to plan. Chloe wants everything to be perfect — measured, labelled, and symmetrical. Dane? Well… Dane prefers the “wing it and hope it doesn’t fall over” approach.

What could possibly go wrong? (Spoiler: everything.)

Join Steph and the Storytime Crew in this laugh-out-loud adventure about teamwork, flexibility, and learning tha...

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In this ocean-sized adventure, meet Odin the Octopus and his best mate Angus the Alligator - two unexpected friends who prove that first impressions aren’t always what they seem. Angus might look big, scaly and a little bit scary, but underneath that tough exterior he’s as gentle as a sea sponge and twice as soft. And Odin? He’s clever, curious, and just a little bit clumsy - especially when those eight wiggly tentacles get him tan...

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Recess is over, but the energy is still buzzing! Join Coops the Capybara and Isla the Tiger in this playful and calming story as they discover The Chill Drill - a gentle, fun routine to help their bodies settle after all that running, jumping, and zooming around.

Perfect for kids who need a little help transitioning from playtime to focus time, this episode guides little listeners through shaking, stretching, breathing, and groundin...

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In this episode of Steph and the Storytime Crew, join Gus the Gorilla and the gang for The Board Game Blow-Up, a magical and fun story all about board games, friendship, and handling losing gracefully. Perfect for children aged 5–10, this story weaves laughter, adventure, and important life lessons into a cozy listening experience.

Gus thinks he’s going to win, but when surprises shake up the game, he learns that being a true champi...

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Does your child get anxious about school? Worried about making new friends, starting a new class, or walking into a new environment? You’re not alone. In this Steph and the Storytime Crew bedtime story, we meet Ollie the Otter, who is starting at a brand-new school and feeling all the first-day jitters.

This calming sleep story for kids is designed to help with anxiety about school, separation worries, and those butterflies in the t...

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Get ready for something a little different with Steph and the Storytime Crew! In this episode, we’re diving into the magical world of affirmations, the positive words that help kick out those pesky Thinky Stinkies and fill our brains with confidence, kindness, and calm.

Steph is joined by her special friend, Ollie the Otter, and together they share 30 fun and powerful affirmations for kids to repeat out loud (or in their heads). Tog...

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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...

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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...

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August 13, 2025 14 mins

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...

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August 3, 2025 19 mins

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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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