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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
Looks Can Be Deceiving: A Story About What’s Under the Surface
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
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 tangled up in trouble!
When the Great Reef Surf-Off rolls around, everyone in the ocean learns a powerful lesson about friendship, kindness, and seeing what’s really under the surface.
This story is filled with giggles, splashes, and a big dose of heart - perfect for kids aged 5–12 who love fun, adventure and stories that make them think and laugh.
So grab your surfboard, take a deep breath, and dive into another ocean adventure with Steph and the Storytime Crew!