Steph and the Storytime Crew

Steph and the Storytime Crew

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.

Episodes

December 8, 2025 15 mins

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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July 14, 2025 14 mins

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...

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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...

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June 27, 2025 17 mins

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...

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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...

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