Stoopkid Stories

Welcome back to the Stoop my lovely Stoopkid Crew! Season 10 Episode 14 I'm coming to Boston and would love to connect with you all there! Send me an email if you would like to help schedule a meet and greet, a storytime, or any event! melly@stoopkidstories.com. Tia learns an important lesson about self-confidence, healthy hair, and loving yourself even when things don’t go as planned. This story explores self-esteem, handling disappointment, adapting to change, self-care, and learning that beauty comes in all hair types, styles, and lengths. A great episode for parents and caregivers looking to spark conversations with kids about positive self-image, confidence, and learning to embrace unexpected changes. Support the show

Yo yo yo Stoopkid Crew! I'm back with a new episode. Season 10 Episode 13! Shoutout to my Dallas Stoopkid Crew! Stoopkids Karter, Aiyanna, Anaiyah, Jovie, David and to my StoopGrownups Brandie and Brittany! I'm coming to Boston and would love to connect with you all there! Send me an email if you would like to help schedule a meet and greet, a storytime, or any event! melly@stoopkidstories.com. In this episode, Peach and her friends are having the ultimate summer adventure at an amusement park field trip—until a surprise emergency sends everyone searching for safety. When Peach realizes the tracker her mom packed for her is missing, she learns an important lesson about responsibility, preparation, and why safety rules matter. A great story for families, classrooms, and educators looking for positive lessons about responsibility, independence, and staying safe. Support the show

Stoopkid Crew! Welcome back to Season 10 Episode 12! I am currently in Dallas,TX with Wicked! Send me an email at melly@stoopkidstories.com for meetups! Byron can't wait for summer soccer season—until he finds out his grades might keep him off the field! When Byron learns he may have to attend summer school instead of playing soccer with his friends, he's faced with a tough challenge. Listeners will explore themes of responsibility, perseverance, self-discipline, growth mindset, effort, and self-discovery. Perfect for elementary school students, classrooms, counselors, teachers, and families, this engaging story opens the door to meaningful conversations about making choices, working toward goals, and finding strengths you never knew you had. Support the show

Welcome back Stoopkid Crew to a new story! Season 10, Episode 11! Shout-out to Stoopkids Eleanor and Madeline ! Make sure to check out History Snacks podcast for kids! Spring has finally arrived, and the neighborhood kids are ready for one thing, the sweet sound of the ice cream truck! But for McKinley, getting her dream ice cream cone turns into a multi-week journey full of disappointment, frustration, and BIG emotions. Through moments of patience, friendship, and a meaningful apology, McKinley discovers that sometimes the best rewards come after we grow through tough moments. RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE! Follow on social media @stoopkidstories Email me at melly@stoopkidstories.com Support the show

Stoopkid Crew! We got another story! Season 10 Episode 10! Thank you to And Tech Group for sponsoring this episode! If you are looking to enhance your online pressence, go to andtechgroup.com/stoopkids for a 15 minute consultation! When a big snowstorm brings the first real snow day Nathaniel has ever experienced, he can’t wait to build snowmen, have snowball fights, and sled with his friends. But when he and Karr discover a man sleeping outside in the freezing cold, their exciting snow day turns into a powerful lesson about empathy, kindness, and what it really means to help others. In this episode: empathy for others, responsible decision-making, rejection resilience, community responsibility, emotional awareness. RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE Support the show

Happy New Year Stoopkid Crew! Season 10, episode 9 is here! Double the episodes for everyone! Shoutout to my Baltimore Stoopkid Crew that showed up for Shake it Up Storytime! I had so much fun with you all! Thank you all for coming! When the holidays end and January arrives, Peach feels sad and stuck—missing the fun, celebrations, and time off that December brings. With help from her sister Cookie and a brand-new journal, Peach begins to see that fun doesn’t disappear after the holidays, it just shows up in new ways. To tell me about your 2026 goals, email me at melly@stoopkidstories.com RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE Support the show

Stoopkid Crew! It's the season 10 midseason finale! Episode 8! Thanks for coming to the stoop once again! Stoop Announcements: Stoopkid Stories Meet and Greet Baltimore Maryland January 6, 2026 @ 10a. Email me at melly@stoopkidstories.com or DM on IG @stoopkidstories if you have any questions! In this episode, the BB Twins are gearing up for their favorite time of year! But when Byron starts comparing their simple family traditions to the flashy holiday decorations and big celebrations he sees around him, he begins to wonder if his own holiday is “good enough.” Looking for merch for the holidays? https://www.teepublic.com/stores/stoopkid-stories RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE Support the show

Stoopkid Crew! Welcome back to the stoop! Season 10 Episode 7! Thank you for joining me on the stoop once again and to my new Stoopkids welcome! Big Shoutout to Quill, Fallon, Eli and Ruby who came to see me in Peoria and Birmingham! If you are in any of my upcoming cities (Schenectady, Buffalo, Syracuse, Baltimore,Pittsburgh), please let me know because I would love to meet you all. Nathaniel’s had it with school. It’s hard, it’s boring, and he’s just not feeling it. So, he comes up with a plan: skip school for one day. But when his “day off” doesn’t go as planned and a surprise run-in with Uncle Danny leads to some real talk, Nathaniel learns that even tough days can teach us something important. Want some Stoopkids merch for the holidays? Click Here! Support the show

STOOPKID CREW! WASUP! WELCOME BACK Season 10 Episode 6! Shoutout to those who participated in the Summer Listening Challenge! I hope that you all had so much fun this summer listening to all the different shows! Birmingham, Alabama Stookid Crew, I am coming to your town! WE HIT 1 MILLION DOWNLOADS! 1 MILLION DOWNLOADS! How amazing is that? Thank you Stoopkid Crew for hitting play over and over again! I love you all! In this episode, Karr’s learning that extra time on tests is like a secret power tool for his brain! A fun, uplifting story for kids, parents, and teachers about IEPs, confidence, and using the tools that help every learner shine as we head back to school Support the show

Welcome back to the stoop! Here's Season 10 Episode 5 for all of my Stoopkid Crew members! I am currently in Madison, Wisconsin so shoutout to my Wisconsin Stoopkid Crew members! Have you started the Summer Listening Challenge yet? If you haven't you can get started here, it's not too late! You have until August 15 to complete the challenge! Start today and you can still get a participation certificate and once you finish you will recieve a video message from ME! On today's episode, Tia faces the consequences of a bad decision, and learns what real friendship looks like. The episode examines honesty, peer pressure, social media drama, and finding the courage to do the right things, even when it’s hard. Support the show

Heyyyyy Stoopkid Crew! All the way from Tulsa, Oklahoma we got another episode! Season 10 Episode 4! Shoutout to Junior and Laila who came out to the park in Salt Lake City last month. It was so great to meet and hang out with you! Stoop Announcements: SUMMER LISTENING CHALLENGE Join 8 different shows and listen your way through our summer challenge! -Download the tracker right here: https://jonincharacter.com/summer-listening/ -Choose 2 episodes to listen to from each podcast. -Mark a square when you finish an episode—use an X or a sticker. -Try to finish all 16 squares by August 15. Get a certificate just for joining in. -Finish all 16? Get special video messages from all 8 podcasts. Check out the website for more information and to download the challenge tracker for your young ones! Tia left without warning and posted a shady video calling out “haters” in her life. As her friends try to make sense of it all, Tia finds herself swept into a whirlwind of popularity, questionable new friendships, and a very expensive bracelet that could ruin everything. This episode dives deep into friendship drama , social media pressure , peer influence , and the importance of staying true to yourself . Support the show

Gather 'round the stoop for another story! Season 10 Episode 3! I'm currently in Salt Lake City,Utah Stoopkid Crew! Let me know who's here! This episode explores the highs and lows of gaining popularity and gaining it super quickly. The excitement of going "viral" on line causes Tia to have a personality shift with her friends and changes everything. Tune in to what happens and send me an email telling me what you would do, if this happened to you. Melly@stoopkidstories.com Follow on IG @stoopkidstories Rate, Review, Subscribe Support the show

Stoopkid Crew! Welcome Back to Season 10 Episode 2!! Thank you all for coming back to the Stoop! Shoutout to our giveaway winner @daniellelynnrowe! In today's episode: Peach blurts out that she wants to be race car driver when she grows up at career day and then all of a sudden she finds herself in a neighborhood go-kart race against JR. Will she win? Will she crumble under the pressure? Does JR finally show a friendly side? Take a listen to find out! Follow on IG @stoopkidstories Rate, Review, Subscribe Support the show

STOOPKID CREW! WELCOME BACK TO THE STOOP! We are kicking off Black History, the 5 year anniversary with SEASON 10 of Stoopkid Stories!! How exciting is that! With that being said, I have a giveaway special for everyone! ***Giveaway*** - A year subscription to Chop Chop: A fun Cooking Magazine for Families - A Stoopkid Stories sweatshirt and tote bag Here’s how to enter: Follow @stoopkidstories and @chopchopkids on Instagram Like this post Tag a fellow grown-up in the comments who loves cooking and stories! Each tag is an extra entry, so feel free to tag away! In this episode, Karr is starting to feel grown up —he’s wearing deodorant, outgrowing his favorite pants, and thinking he’s ready for new privileges. But when his dad says no to a video game meant for older kids, Karr struggles to understand why growing up comes with limits even though he feels that he is ready for more. Through humor, love, and a little tough parenting, Karr learns an important lesson: getting older isn’t just about what you can do—it’s about learning when the time is right. This episode is perfect for kids navigating big changes and parents looking for ways to talk about growth and responsibility. Support the show

Stoopkid Crew! We have made it to another SEASON FINALE!!! Season 9 Episode 8 is here! Also, Happy holidays to all! In this episode, McKinley is determined to win the title of TCA Student Champ and works harder than ever to prove she’s the best choice. But when things don’t go as planned, McKinley faces a tough lesson about fairness, resilience, and what it truly means to be great. Join us as we follow McKinley’s journey, filled with hard work, big feelings, and a reminder that sometimes, being amazing doesn’t require a trophy. Will McKinley let her disappointment keep her down, or will she rise above it all? This episode is great for kids who are learning how to handle disappointment, setbacks, or situations where their hard work doesn’t seem to pay off. RATE REVIEW SUBSCRIBE Follow on social media @Stoopkidstories Support the show

Stoopkid Crew! Happy Halloween! We have made it to the end of SPOOKY SEASON! In this episode, Tia, Tanveer, and Natalia embark on their riskiest adventure yet. After uncovering the dark backstory of Hezekiah Weaver—aka “Old Man Hezzy”—the friends hatch a plan to disable his sinister motherboard and save their friend Karr. But as they reach Kennedy Station and descend into Hezekiah’s hidden lair, filled with chilling sights and creepy sounds, they quickly realize that this mission won’t be as easy as they thought. With their friendship and courage put to the test, can Tia, Tanveer, and Natalia overcome their fears and disable Hezekiah’s evil tech once and for all? Tune in to discover how teamwork, bravery, and a well-aimed timbit might be the key to survival in this epic showdown. 🎧✨ Big shoutout to Cas for writing this 3 part story with me. Make sure you check out her podcast "Kids From Room 416" to hear more stories! RATE REVIEW SUBSCRIBE Support the show

Yo yo yo!!! Welcome back to another episode, a fun and exciting one at that! Season 9 Episode 6! Back again with Kids From Room 416! Today's episode, Natalia, Tanveer, and their new friend Tia rush to Gizmo’s Emporium to solve a digital disaster! Karr, now trapped inside a malfunctioning digipet, is rapidly fading, and the team is running out of time. With mysterious beeps, pizza slice icons, and a rap-loving electronics genius named Gizzy, the crew scrambles to figure out how to save Karr before it’s too late. Stay tuned because part 3 will drop Halloween morning! For more stories from Cas, check out her podcast, Kids From Room 416 . And for my older Stoopkids, go check out Unspookable , wherever you listen to Stookids Support the show

Welcome back Stoopkid Crew to Season 9 Episode 5! This is a very special episode because it is a collab episode with my good friend, Cas Wilson, creator of the awesome kid podcast called Kids From Room 416 ! We decided to write a thrilling Halloween tale together and ended up making it into a 3 part series, so I hope you all enjoy! Today's episode follows Karr and Tia as they make new friends, use their problem-solving skills, and encounter some unexpected twists—like getting trapped in a digital world! Make sure you come back next week to hear part 2! If you want to hear more stories from Cas, go check out her podcast, Kids From Room 416 . And for my older Stoopkids, go check out Ghost Tour , that's a great new podcast too that I absolutely love! Support the show

Welcome back to the stoop, Stoopkid Crew! Season 9 Episode 4! In today’s episode, we explore the ups and downs of sibling relationships through Peach and her big sister Cookie. When Cookie’s big day arrives—her high school homecoming—Peach struggles with feeling left out as all the attention is on her older sister. But through a heartwarming conversation, Peach learns an important lesson about patience, love, and understanding that everyone has their own time to shine. Join us as we discuss the beauty of sibling bonds, how to navigate feelings of jealousy, and the importance of celebrating each other’s special moments. This episode is perfect for Stoopkids who dealing with sibling competition or learning to handle feelings of envy and learning to support one another. Pick up some Stoopkid Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/stoopkid-stories?ref_id=24264 RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Support the show

Heyyyyy Stoopkid Crew! Welcome back to Season 9 Episode 3! So glad to be back on the stoop with another story as we start the school year off with good energy and smiling faces! Thank you to the Stoopkid Crew members who came to The National Harbor to visit me! This memory will forever be sketched in my mind! I love you all! In this episode, we dive into the exciting and challenging world of Byron and Brea, as they start their first school year in separate classes. For the first time in school, the inseparable duo must navigate time apart—new friends, different schedules, and unexpected surprises. Remember in season 2 when Byron went to summer camp without Brea? Now they have to go through the entire school day without each other. Follow on social media @stoopkidstories on all platforms. RATE-REVIEW-SUBSCRIBE! Support the show