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!   🔔 **Subscribe** to Sheila's Take for more inspiring interviews and discussions! Hit that [LIKE 👍] button if you find our content valuable! 📢 **Connect with Us:** **Instagram:** **Youtube:** Facebook: **To be a guest **