Building Childhood Confidence in the Digital Age with Coach Yana - Sheila's Take In this episode of Sheila's Take, Sheila Dunbar welcomes Coach Yana, a creativity-powered confidence coach for kids. Coach Yana has developed a unique digital ecosystem through her platform, The Laptop Life Coach, designed to help children ages 5-12 build confidence and manage their emotions. Using innovative methods like puppetry, storytelling, and virtual clubs, Coach Yana reaches kids where they are most comfortable – on their screens. They discuss the challenges today's children face, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the impact of being a supportive presence in a child's life. Tune in for an inspiring conversation full of fresh perspectives and valuable insights for parents, educators, and anyone invested in children's emotional development.
00:00 Introduction and Exciting Guest Announcement
01:45 Meet Coach Yana: The Digital Confidence Builder
02:13 Sheila's Take Podcast Overview
05:12 Coach Yana's Personal Journey
08:30 The Big Sister and Cheerleader Approach
12:26 Going Digital: Connecting with Kids Online
15:49 Challenges and Realities of Today's Kids
18:55 Innovative Methods: Puppets, Storytelling, and More
25:42 Handling Children's Emotions with Care
25:54 Distraction Techniques for Calming Kids
27:12 The Impact of Yelling on Children
28:08 Encouraging Open Communication
32:41 Balancing Screen Time and Activities
35:51 Future Goals for The Laptop Life Coach
37:39 Lightning Round: Quick Insights
44:16 Final Thoughts and Gratitude
In This Episode We Discuss:
- Coach Yana's unique approach as a "big sister cheerleader" and virtual confidence coach for children
- How storytelling, puppetry, and interactive digital games create meaningful connections with kids online
- The challenges of raising emotionally intelligent children in today's digital landscape
- Effective techniques for helping children process and express their emotions
- Practical distraction methods to calm children during emotional moments
- The negative impact of yelling and how to foster healthier communication
- Balancing screen time with other developmental activities
- Coach Yana's personal journey and vision for The Laptop Life Coach
- Real success stories and transformations from her confidence coaching programs
Ready to empower your child's emotional growth in the digital age? Visit TheLaptopLifeCoach.com to discover Coach Yana's innovative confidence coaching programs. Her platform offers creative classes, interactive resources, and personalized guidance designed to nurture bold, emotionally intelligent, and self-aware young minds. Give your child the gift of confidence and emotional resilience in a format they'll love!
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