Chef Sebastian and His Pumpkin Pie Gone Wrong!

Ooh la la! Join us in Paris for a hilarious and cozy fall adventure on Ms. Sami’s Storytime. In this episode, our favorite clumsy chef, Sebastian, tries baking his very first American pumpkin pie for the autumn festival—only to grab salt instead of sugar by mistake!When his big baking surprise tastes terrible, Sebastian experiences a rush of frustration. But with the help of a guided Butterfly Breathing exercise, he learns how to calm his body, manage big feelings, and turn a kitchen disaster into a sweet success.Packed with social-emotional learning (SEL), mindfulness tools for kids, and plenty of laughs, this story is the perfect cozy listen for the season of gratitude.In this episode, your little one will learn:🦋 Mindfulness & Self-Regulation: How to use "Butterfly Breathing" and gentle cross-body taps to calm down when feeling frustrated or overwhelmed.🍂 Growth Mindset: Discovering that making mistakes is part of trying something new—and that we can always try again!❤️ Gratitude & Problem-Solving: Finding creative solutions and appreciating the little joys around us.✨ New stories drop every Friday! If your little one enjoyed our time in Sebastian's kitchen, please follow and leave a review to help other families find our cozy podcast.

Happy Halloween, story stars! 🎃 Join Moosh, Goosh, Shak, Poppy, and Phil as they dress up in their fun costumes and head out for an exciting night of trick-or-treating! Everything is spooky fun until the crew comes across a house with loud, talking skeletons. While everyone else thinks they're silly, poor Goosh gets genuinely spooked—leaving his rabbit knees shaking and his glasses fogged with tears.Tune in to this cozy, comforting episode of Ms. Sami’s Storytime to see how Moosh helps his best friend calm his body using the playful "Spaghetti Trick" somatic tool. Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and early learners (ages 2–7), this social-emotional learning (SEL) story teaches kids how to move from feeling stiff and scared to floppy, relaxed, and safe.

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!