EP 101: Surprising Benefits from Family Storytelling

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of family storytelling for children's emotional well-being and development.

Researchers from Emory University have found that the #1 predictor of a child’s emotional well-being is how well that kid knows his family history. So this week, I’d like to talk to you about storytelling, about how important stories are for the growth and development and emotional wellbeing of our children, and about what kinds of stories we as parents need to make sure we are passing down to our kids. I hope you'll listen in and be encouraged. Show Notes VERSES CITED: - Deuteronomy 11:19 - Psalm 139:13-16 - Ephesians 2:10 RELATED LINKS: - Eric Barker's Book: Barking Up the Wrong Tree - Barking up the Wrong Tree Newsletter - EP 19: Amazing Stories of God's Provision - Our Christmas Letters - Glad Tidings - the first 25 years of Christmas letters in book form - Writing Your Own Christmas Letters - EP 88: On Accepting Your Unchangeables STAY CONNECTED: - Subscribe: Flanders Family Freebies -weekly themed link lists of free resources - Instagram: @flanders_family - follow for more great content - Family Blog: Flanders Family Home Life - parenting tips, homeschool help, printables - Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home- encouragement for wives, mothers, believers - My Books: Shop…

People in this episode

Host: Jennifer Flanders

Topics covered

• family storytelling
• emotional well-being
• parenting
• family history
• child development

Keywords

• family history
• storytelling
• emotional well-being
• parenting tips
• child development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Emory University

Books & works: Barking Up the Wrong Tree, EP 19: Amazing Stories of God's Provision, EP 88: On Accepting Your Unchangeables

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