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This book combines the modern science of storytelling with a step-by-step method for parents, grandparents, educators, and anyone interested in a lasting relationship with children. Storytelling is as old as cave paintings, and as modern as blockbuster movies. What we now know from evolutionary theorists, neurologists, psychologists, and academics is that storytelling is not just for fun. It is a cognitive tool humans evolved to transfer knowledge, attract and retain attention, and build trust. When viewed from this lens, storytelling becomes about the relationship between parent (or speaker) and child, not just the narrative. This is why it's such a vital tool for parents and anyone interested in helping set the next generation on good footing. Fortunately, it's easy.



About the Author

Joseph Sarosy

Joseph Sarosy is the founder of The Juniper School, an outdoor school comprised of grades 1-3. He is a freelance writer for Fatherly, and in 2019 he self-published A Father's Life, a finalist in the 2019 NIEA Awards. He works with men and fathers locally, and created the #greatdad campaign to highlight great fathers across the nation. His blog The Storytelling Loop has been read by more than 70,000 people worldwide.



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