• 9. How Do Stories Shape Our Children's Hearts?

  • Sep 30 2024
  • Length: 26 mins
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9. How Do Stories Shape Our Children's Hearts?

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  • In this episode, Clare Horsfall shares how stories and books can be powerful tools in helping children develop virtues, values, and an understanding of the world beyond themselves. We explore how books help children process emotions, build imagination, and introduce them to beauty, truth, and goodness. This episode is packed with actionable tips for instilling a love of reading and nurturing character through stories.

    • How books help children process emotions and relate to characters' challenges.
    • Why stories are essential for building imagination and fostering a sense of wonder.
    • Practical tips for selecting the right books for different ages and interests.
    • Balancing religious texts with other genres to promote holistic development.
    • How family reading habits can shape a child's values, hope, and sense of compassion.

    Recommendations:

    - Year 3-5 Reading List

    - The Little House Series

    - Children's bible Golden Books

    - Catholic book store: Cardinal Newman Bookshop

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