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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.
Steph and the Storytime Crew
Lenny the Llama and the Day Everything Went Wrong
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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 and reflect
✔ and spotting the small, good things, even in the mess
Perfect for little legends who’ve had a wobbly day or need help learning how to sit with tricky emotions without getting stuck in them.
Created with love by Steph and the Sleepytime Crew—helping kids wind down with bedtime stories full of big hearts, gentle giggles, and lessons that stick.
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Hi, I’m Steph — a mum to a sensitive little guy and an integrative therapist who works with kids to regulate their nervous systems (as well as adults!). I know how important it is that every child feels safe, seen, and loved just as they are. I created Steph and the Sleepytime Crew to help kids wind down with stories that spark giggles, build confidence, and support emotional and social wellbeing — one bedtime at a time.
Thanks for listening and letting me and the Sleepytime Crew be part of your family’s night-time routine!