Storybox Playlist: Stories for Taking Care of Yourself

It is a busy time of year — there are many expectations of ourselves and others and what we often forget is how to prioritize self care. Here are a few stories that encourage self care and then give practical ways on how to do it.

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4+
Martin & Sylvia

Comfort Food

When family friend Mr. Weber has surgery, they decide to cook for him. The family delights in learning how to cook carefully, slowly…

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21 MINUTES

3+
Gratitude Stories

Strong, Warm, and Grateful

Clancy learns to be thankful after meeting some cows in Siberia who live in very harsh conditions but who are grateful nonetheless.

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27 MINUTES
Winter

6+
By Thistle By Thimble

Good Morning Magic

Pippy and her dad spend every morning as she wakes, and every night when she goes to bed together, and the fairies in…

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22 MINUTES
Spring

4+
Helping and Healing Handy Toolbelt of Stories

The Crystal Gnome

Overwhelmed by bright lights and loud sounds, the crystal gnome learns how to make a home among the sights and sounds that intrigue…

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25 MINUTES
Summer

3+
Sparkle Sleepytime

Rocky the Donkey

A little donkey is embarrassed by his unusual and very long name, until he meets some other donkeys are find it impressive and…

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17 MINUTES
Winter

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About the authors

  • David Sewell McCann

    David Sewell McCann

    Story Spinner

    David Sewell McCann fell in love with spinning stories in first grade – the day a storyteller came to his class and captured his mind and imagination. He has been engaged in storytelling all of his adult life through painting, film-making, teaching and performing. Out of his experience as a Waldorf elementary class teacher and parent, he has developed a four step method of intuitive storytelling, which he now shares through workshops and through this website.