Noah the Nimbus Dragon and the Feeling of Home

Clark the Shark Who's Definitely Not Afraid of the Dark

Clark the Shark wants everyone to know he is definitely, absolutely, positively not afraid of the dark. Not even a tiny bit. Except… he very much is. When Clark’s favourite glow-worm light goes missing, he must swim into the shadowy part of Rainbow Reef with his friends to find it. Along the way, and some help from his friends, Clark discovers suspicious seaweed, dramatic socks, a very sleepy turtle, and the truth about what bravery really means. This funny and heartwarming Steph and the Storytime Crew adventure helps kids understand that being brave does not mean never feeling scared. Sometimes bravery looks like telling the truth, breathing like waves, finding safe things around you, and taking one tiny fin-step forward. Perfect for kids who feel nervous at bedtime, scared of the dark or need a gentle reminder that they can feel both scared and brave at the very same time. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511249/fan_mail/new] Thanks so much for joining use for another adventure with Steph and the Storytime Crew. I'm Steph, an Integrative Therapist based in Perth, Australia, and I specialise in helping sensitive kids understand their big feelings, regulate their nervous systems and discover just how incredible they truly are. These stories were born from my own journey as a mum. My son needed a fun, gentle way to understand emotions, friendships, confidence, anxiety, resilience, and all the wonderfully messy parts of growing up. So I started creating stories that could spark conversations, build emotional literacy, and help children feel seen, safe and understood. If these stories have become a special part of your family's bedtime or your child would benefit from some extra support, I'd love to help. I work with children and families both in person and remotely around the globe through nervous system reset sessions and holistic wellbeing support. You can find out more, book a session, or explore my other resources at whitespacewellbeing.com.au, or come and say hello on Instagram @whitespace_wellbeing_perth. Until next time, keep being kind, keep being curious, and always remember... you matter, you belong and you are wonderful exactly as you are.

Koda the Koala and Wuggles the Worry Wort

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 after all. Instead of pushing worry away, Koda learns a powerful new way to respond… by getting curious. This story softly introduces children to:  • understanding worry instead of fearing it  • recognising that worry is trying to help  • simple tools to feel calmer and more in control  • how to let worry sit beside them, not take over With a calming “Steph Magic Moment” woven in, this episode gives children a practical, soothing technique they can use at bedtime or anytime worries pop up. Perfect for sensitive kids, big thinkers, and busy little brains. Because sometimes… the bravest thing we can do isn’t to get rid of worry… it’s to say, “Hello, Wuggles.” 🐨✨ Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511249/fan_mail/new] Thanks so much for joining use for another adventure with Steph and the Storytime Crew. I'm Steph, an Integrative Therapist based in Perth, Australia, and I specialise in helping sensitive kids understand their big feelings, regulate their nervous systems and discover just how incredible they truly are. These stories were born from my own journey as a mum. My son needed a fun, gentle way to understand emotions, friendships, confidence, anxiety, resilience, and all the wonderfully messy parts of growing up. So I started creating stories that could spark conversations, build emotional literacy, and help children feel seen, safe and understood. If these stories have become a special part of your family's bedtime or your child would benefit from some extra support, I'd love to help. I work with children and families both in person and remotely around the globe through nervous system reset sessions and holistic wellbeing support. You can find out more, book a session, or explore my other resources at whitespacewellbeing.com.au, or come and say hello on Instagram @whitespace_wellbeing_perth. Until next time, keep being kind, keep being curious, and always remember... you matter, you belong and you are wonderful exactly as you are.

Una the Unicorn and the Things Tests Can’t Measure

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 answers, but they can’t measure kindness, courage, creativity, humour, or heart. This gentle, funny story supports children who feel nervous about tests and reminds them that cleverness looks different in every brain. Featuring relatable school worries, neurodivergent strengths, and a few unexpected unicorn sparkle toots, this episode helps take the pressure off performance and build real confidence from the inside out. Perfect for kids aged 5–12, especially sensitive, anxious, or neurodivergent little legends who need reassurance that they are far more than any mark on a test. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511249/fan_mail/new] Thanks so much for joining use for another adventure with Steph and the Storytime Crew. I'm Steph, an Integrative Therapist based in Perth, Australia, and I specialise in helping sensitive kids understand their big feelings, regulate their nervous systems and discover just how incredible they truly are. These stories were born from my own journey as a mum. My son needed a fun, gentle way to understand emotions, friendships, confidence, anxiety, resilience, and all the wonderfully messy parts of growing up. So I started creating stories that could spark conversations, build emotional literacy, and help children feel seen, safe and understood. If these stories have become a special part of your family's bedtime or your child would benefit from some extra support, I'd love to help. I work with children and families both in person and remotely around the globe through nervous system reset sessions and holistic wellbeing support. You can find out more, book a session, or explore my other resources at whitespacewellbeing.com.au, or come and say hello on Instagram @whitespace_wellbeing_perth. Until next time, keep being kind, keep being curious, and always remember... you matter, you belong and you are wonderful exactly as you are.

Noah the Nimbus Dragon and the Feeling of Home

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 their own bodies, even when the world around them is changing, feels noisy or may be unfamiliar. Through gentle imagery, steady pacing, and simple nervous system tools woven into the story, Noah the Nimbus Dragon and the Feeling of Home also helps kids learn that they don’t have to absorb the emotions around them to belong, and that other people’s storms are not theirs to carry. Perfect for sensitive children, big feelers, and anyone navigating change, this story offers a soothing reminder that home and that sense of belonging isn’t just a place. It’s a feeling you can take with you, wherever you go. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511249/fan_mail/new] Thanks so much for joining use for another adventure with Steph and the Storytime Crew. I'm Steph, an Integrative Therapist based in Perth, Australia, and I specialise in helping sensitive kids understand their big feelings, regulate their nervous systems and discover just how incredible they truly are. These stories were born from my own journey as a mum. My son needed a fun, gentle way to understand emotions, friendships, confidence, anxiety, resilience, and all the wonderfully messy parts of growing up. So I started creating stories that could spark conversations, build emotional literacy, and help children feel seen, safe and understood. If these stories have become a special part of your family's bedtime or your child would benefit from some extra support, I'd love to help. I work with children and families both in person and remotely around the globe through nervous system reset sessions and holistic wellbeing support. You can find out more, book a session, or explore my other resources at whitespacewellbeing.com.au, or come and say hello on Instagram @whitespace_wellbeing_perth. Until next time, keep being kind, keep being curious, and always remember... you matter, you belong and you are wonderful exactly as you are.

Those First Day Feelings – A Kids’ Story About Back-to-School Nerves

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, using their voices when things feel tricky, and remembering that grown-ups feel first-day feelings too. This gentle, reassuring story helps children: * normalise back-to-school nerves * understand what nervous feelings can feel like in their bodies * learn that bravery includes asking safe adults for help * feel comforted by the ideas of a snuggle-string and an invisible bubble suit * remember they don’t have to feel ready to show up as themselves Perfect for listening in the lead-up to school returning, or the night before the first day back. A companion Backpack of Feelings activity pack is available for parents to purchase. You’ll find the link below if you’d like to continue the conversation together at home -> https://linktr.ee/whitespacewellbeing [https://linktr.ee/whitespacewellbeing] Because there is nothing wrong with feeling nervous. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511249/fan_mail/new] Thanks so much for joining use for another adventure with Steph and the Storytime Crew. I'm Steph, an Integrative Therapist based in Perth, Australia, and I specialise in helping sensitive kids understand their big feelings, regulate their nervous systems and discover just how incredible they truly are. These stories were born from my own journey as a mum. My son needed a fun, gentle way to understand emotions, friendships, confidence, anxiety, resilience, and all the wonderfully messy parts of growing up. So I started creating stories that could spark conversations, build emotional literacy, and help children feel seen, safe and understood. If these stories have become a special part of your family's bedtime or your child would benefit from some extra support, I'd love to help. I work with children and families both in person and remotely around the globe through nervous system reset sessions and holistic wellbeing support. You can find out more, book a session, or explore my other resources at whitespacewellbeing.com.au, or come and say hello on Instagram @whitespace_wellbeing_perth. Until next time, keep being kind, keep being curious, and always remember... you matter, you belong and you are wonderful exactly as you are.