Raising Innovators: Teaching Tiny Humans Big Emotions with Sammy Canabal

Helping young children manage their emotional outbursts can feel challenging, but as parents, it's also our chance to build lifelong emotional skills. In this episode, Sammy Canabal, an experienced instructional coach at Young Innovators, shares valuable insights to guide your child through their emotional highs and lows and offers strategies for calmly addressing meltdowns. Learn practical, easy-to-use techniques to help your child recognize and communicate their feelings, turning stressful moments into meaningful connections. Uncover simple and effective activities, like storytelling, songs, and interactive play, that can transform your parenting approach to your children. Tune in now! Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Sammy Canabal is an experienced Instructional Coach at Young Innovators Academy with nearly two decades in early childhood education. Passionate about emotional and social development, Sammy specializes in mentoring educators to create environments where children can confidently manage their big emotions. As the Project Liaison for "Empowering Communities," she collaborates with Harvard professors to lead innovative educational initiatives. Sammy believes deeply in the power of structured routines and plays to support emotional regulation and lifelong learning. Her commitment ensures every child feels seen, heard, and ready to thrive. Young Innovators Academy is redefining early education by fostering an innovative mindset in children from infancy to school age. With a curriculum grounded in the latest brain research, the academy equips young learners with critical skills, attitudes, and values to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Teachers create hands-on, joy-filled learning environments where children tackle real-world challenges through creativity and collaboration. Leadership and staff are dedicated to continuous improvement, ensuring a nurturing atmosphere that inspires a lifelong love of learning. Website: https://www.younginnovatorsacademy.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/younginnovatorsacademy/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/younginnovatorsacademy/?hl=en   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/YoungInnovatorsAcademy  Marnie Forestieri is a passionate advocate for reshaping education to meet the demands of tomorrow's workforce. With experience spanning classroom teaching, childcare administration, and entrepreneurial ventures, she has dedicated her career to empowering young minds. Marnie believes traditional education methods are insufficient for preparing children for the future, emphasizing the need for critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability. Her work focuses on guiding parents and educators to foster skills that align with emerging technologies and dynamic career landscapes. Website:  https://marnieforestieri.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marnieforestieri/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marnie-forestieri/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marnie_forestieri/   #ParentingTips #TantrumSolutions #EmotionalIntelligence