Stories help us bond and connect physically, mentally, and spiritually with children.  Therapeutic stories illustrate complex psychological processes in story form.  When read together with a safe adult they open doors to conversations about important topics.

 

Stories show children that they are not alone when they have had challenging feelings or experiences. They help children connect with parts of themselves that will help them solve their problems.

 

Children who are not ready to talk about their own feelings and problems can easily talk about how the character feels. This allows parents to connect with their child about the issue without the child feeling overwhelmed.