About this episode

Yara the sloth learns to manage his feelings of separation from his dad with the help of his friend Coco the monkey.

Yara the sloth feels worried when his dad has to leave for a little while. Living in the jungles of Costa Rica, Yara doesn’t know how to handle his big feelings—until his friend Coco the monkey shows him a fun way to shake, march, and stretch to calm down. This story helps toddlers and preschoolers manage separation anxiety, calm big feelings, and practice emotional regulation while enjoying a playful adventure.

People in this episode

Host: Ms. Sami

Topics covered

• separation anxiety
• emotional regulation
• children's stories
• friendship
• playful adventure

Keywords

• Yara the Sloth
• Coco the monkey
• separation anxiety
• emotional regulation
• Costa Rica
• children's story
• big feelings

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Places: Costa Rica

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