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Meet Larry the little dinosaur, who is in a massive hurry to grow up and do everything all by himself! When his big plans lead to a big mess of frustration, his tiny best friend Hal the Snail helps him learn a wonderful secret: you don't have to rush to grow up, and it's okay to enjoy being little. Designed for ages 2–7, this cozy story from Ms. Sami’s Storytime embeds a practical, calming SEL hand-squeezing tool right into the narrative to help kids navigate big feelings and practice mindfulness. Perfect for car rides, quiet time, or bedtime!

When Pasha arrives at Jungle School and discovers his best friend Raya isn't in the Purple Room, a worried, fluttery feeling pops up in his tummy. Join Ms. Sami in this gentle, social-emotional learning (SEL) episode for young children. Designed to help kids process unexpected changes and separation anxiety, this episode teaches a calming mindfulness tool—Hot Soup Breathing—to help little ones self-regulate when a friend is absent. Complete with a silly jungle song and interactive movement, it's a comforting listen for bedtime, classroom quiet time, or morning routines.

Join Owen the Octopus in the deep blue sea. Searching for a place to rest his sleepy head. This is the perfect story in our series to transition to bedtime. Use it during mealtime, bathtime or sleepytime!

Hula the Cat lives in Hawaii and loves to fall into a deep sleep. Join her on this nighttime adventure as she finds the perfect spot to rest her sleep head.

Feeling lost or scared? Join Bram the little sheep on a cozy adventure through Den Bosch, Netherlands, in this 3-minute calming story for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2 to 6). When Bram follows a yummy smell into the big town square, the bells, bikes, and crowds feel like too much. With help from his friend Fien the sparrow, Bram learns the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding trick: look around and find 5 things you see, 4 you touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, and 1 slow, deep breath. Kids can try it along with you at the end. A gentle story for bedtime, car rides, or any time big feelings show up. A simple social-emotional learning (SEL) tool for parents, teachers, and caregivers. Created and narrated by Ms. Sami, a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). Hoi to our Den Bosch listeners! Tap follow so you never miss a story, and leave a rating if you enjoyed it.

Join Ms. Sami in Paris for Chef Sebastian’s Mistaken Mishap! When a flour spill threatens to ruin the ratatouille, Chef Sebastian and his squirrel friend, Pierre, learn how taking a deep breath and asking for help saves the day. A cozy social-emotional story for kids ages 3–6.

Moo-moo! 🐮 Join Goli the Cow on the farm as she learns a big lesson about loving herself! When another cow boasts about having more spots (khal in Farsi!), Goli feels sad and tries to paint extra spots on her fur. But when bathtime washes them all away, Goli feels super mad —until she remembers how special she already is. Listen along as Goli teaches young listeners a powerful, daily social-emotional learning (SEL) positive affirmation: "I am me! I love me! I am everything I need to beeee!" ❤️✨ This short, heart-centered episode helps toddlers and preschoolers handle comparison, build self-confidence, and embrace their unique selves. Perfect for morning routines, car rides, or bedtime encouragement!

Ahoy, little listeners! 🏴‍☠️🦜 Sail away with Miss Sami on a fun, high-seas pirate adventure made especially for toddlers and preschoolers! In today’s story, we meet the brave Captain Nick Bluebird and his new friend, Captain Redreesh. When Captain Redreesh feels scared of the deep ocean, the two captains take a deep breath, work together to dive for a locked treasure chest, and learn how wonderful it feels to share. This gentle, interactive episode helps young children learn: Overcoming Big Feelings: How to name fear, ask for help, and take calming breaths. The Joy of Sharing: Why trying new social skills makes us feel warm, happy, and connected. Mindful Listening: Interactive moments designed to engage toddler imagination and focus. Grab your pirate hats, take a deep breath with Miss Sami, and let’s dive into today’s adventure! Enjoying the podcast? Don't forget to follow, rate, and leave a review to help other families find Miss Sami's Storytime!

Get cozy, story stars! 🌙 In this bedtime story, we travel to the farm to hear a modern, empowering spin on the classic Persian tale of Mah Pishoni (ماه پیشونی). When her sisters send her on an impossible mission to find a green cow (گاو سبز), Mah Pishoni discovers something far more important: her own strength, bravery, and self-worth. It’s a gentle, relaxing story designed to help little ones unwind before sleep while learning Farsi in an easy-to-follow, Finglish style! ✨ Words & Concepts Explored: Brave & Strong: Learning to stand up for yourself (من خیلی قوی‌ام / من brave‌ام) Farm Animals: Cow (گاو) and Duck (اردک) Bedtime Routines: Getting cozy under the blanket (پتو), hugging a teddy bear, and drifting off to sleep Tuck your little ones in, hit play, and let's head to sleep! 😴✨ Don't forget to tap Follow so you never miss a storytime!

Ring-ring! 🎒 Moosh and Goosh are heading back to school! Moosh is excited for the Purple Room, but when Goosh reaches the door of the Rainbow Room, he gets a big case of first-day jitters and worries about missing his mom. Listen along as Mom gives Goosh a sweet, super simple social-emotional learning (SEL) tool for drop-off worries: The Pocket Hug! 💖 (Squeeze!) This short, reassuring episode helps 3-year-olds navigate school drop-off jitters, remember that grown-ups always come back, and carry a little piece of home in their pocket all day long. Perfect for back-to-school season, morning car rides, or preschool prep!

Frustration happens (especially for preschoolers!) In today’s episode of Ms. Sami’s Storytime, Pasha the Passionfruit and Raya the Papaya head to their jungle treehouse school in Brazil. When an art mistake threatens to ruin Pasha's day, he learns how to manage big anger using a hands-on SEL tool: The Heart Pause Button. In this episode, kids will learn: How to identify feelings of frustration and anger A physical SEL exercise (press your pause button!) to stop impulse reactions How to reframe mistakes into creative solutions using their words Hit play for a fun 3-minute story that builds emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and problem-solving skills for toddlers and preschoolers! 🎧

All aboard! 🚂 Join Moosh and Goosh as they ride the Santa Ana 29 train for an exciting day at the Santa Ana Zoo! But when they visit the reptile house and meet Mark the snake, Goosh gets scared. Listen along as Moosh teaches Goosh a fun, practical social-emotional learning (SEL) breathing exercise: smelling the warm soup and blowing to cool it down! 🍲✨ This short, engaging episode helps young listeners learn how to identify big feelings, regulate anxiety, and build courage through calm breathing. All while enjoying a fun zoo adventure. Perfect for toddler and preschool car rides, quiet time, or bedtime routines!

Welcome to Ms. Sami’s Storytime! The cozy, heart-centered storytime podcast for toddlers and preschoolers. Hi, I’m Ms. Sami! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who loves turning emotional regulation into fun, imagination-filled stories. Each short, bite-sized episode follows lovable friends as they navigate big feelings (like anger, impatience, perfectionism, and friendship squabbles.) Every story gives your little one a simple, real-world Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) tool they can use when they feel wiggly, worried, or upset. Perfect for car rides, bedtime routines, quiet corners, or school transitions! 🌟 New episodes released every Friday! Subscribe and join the Story Star family today.

In today’s episode of Ms. Sami’s Storytime, we meet Pal, a little cheetah who lives in the Serengeti. Cheetahs are famous for running super-duper fast, but Pal is a little bit slow. When he always finishes last in the big races, he feels sad and wants to cry. Everything changes when he meets a silly hyena named Harry, who teaches him a magical Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) tool: how to laugh it off! Once Pal learns to smile through his big feelings, he stops worrying about racing and discovers his true, amazing talent—he is an incredible builder!

Help your four-year-old navigate big flashes of anger and frustration with Peesh the Cat! In today’s episode of Ms. Sami’s Storytime, we meet Peesh, a fluffy little cat who wants so badly to climb a big, tall oak tree just like the big cats. But when her little paws keep sliding down, Peesh gets stomping-mad! Her face gets red, her chest feels hot, and she experiences that big, overwhelming anger that comes when our bodies can't do what we want them to do yet. Thankfully, her big brother Leo is there to share a wonderful Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) tool: The "I Love Me" Song. By placing a paw over her heart and singing a sweet, self-compassion mantra, Peesh learns how to soothe her frustration and accept herself right where she is. What parents and toddlers will love in this episode: A Catchy, Musical Tool: The "I Love Me" song is an easy, rhythmic chant that toddlers can memorize and sing out loud whenever they feel a tantrum or frustration brewing. Normalizing Frustration: Directly addresses the classic four-year-old struggle of wanting to be a "big kid" and feeling angry when physical limitations get in the way. Interactive Singing: Ms. Sami invites your little ones to place their hands on their hearts and sing along, practicing emotional regulation through music. Put your hand on your heart, find your singing voice, and let's explore the backyard with Peesh! Love Ms. Sami’s Storytime? Please follow the podcast, leave us a 5-star rating, and share Peesh’s song with a friend whose little ones are learning how to handle their own big, fiery feelings!