Tell a good story
About This Episode
When a child’s curiosity is cultivated, they thrive. Don’t undermine a child’s capacity to understand. Often when they understand the reason behind something, they will happily comply. A story can be a very powerful way to illuminate a reason behind something, while piquing a child’s curiosity, and even stimulating areas of their brain. Stories are more memorable and can be recalled more easily than information. In order for this to work, your story must contain interesting details & a plot, and you must be emotionally connected to it.
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What is your favorite book or movie? The plot probably kept you engaged. And the story was memorable as it appealed to a value you hold dearly, a longing you have, or it resonated with an experience you or someone close to you has had. In the end, good stories teach us lessons that pierce the heart. Your life is a book of stories and these can capture the heart of your children in a powerful way. If you would like to share a belief with your children, share your stories. Just make sure that when you tell the story you take the time to describe the ups and downs. Don’t skip the hardship, describe the struggle. As you do so, your life will become authentic, you will create a deep connection with your children, and your beliefs and ideas will take shape and form in a very concrete and tangible way.
CONVERSATION
What is your favorite book or movie? Have you shared it with your children?
THIS WEEK'S ACTION
Share a story with your child about a time when you had to overcome an obstacle or achieve a goal.
Then ask them about a time when they have had to do the same.
TOOLS
The following tools can help you along the way.
The Struggle is Real podcast is based off the book, The Struggle is Real: Parenting in the 21st Century written by Dr. Alicia La Hoz & Dr. Paul Meier.