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The science of storytelling

Why stories work when talking doesn't

Safe distance

Children process difficult emotions more easily through characters. A story about a dragon learning to calm down feels safer than "let's talk about your tantrum."

New scripts

Stories give kids language and strategies they can actually use. When Oliver the Owl takes deep breaths, your child learns what that looks like—and you get words to reinforce it later.

Connection

Reading together during calm moments builds the relationship that makes hard moments easier. The story becomes something you share.

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Evidence-based strategies

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