What you'll need.

What you'll need.

Good stories, either from books such as those listed in the
back of this book or from your own experiences



What to do.

1. Turn off the TV or other distractions.

2. Find stories that exemplify important aspects of character
and that your child might enjoy.

3. Talk to your child about the behavior of different
characters in the story. Ask your child how some of the
behavior might apply to your own lives.

4. Share some stories or books that you have found meaningful
with your child. (It is important for your child to see
you reading and enjoying stories as well.)

5. Come up with your own stories. These can be family
stories, such as baby stories (when your child was
little...) that can become a part of your child's personal
history.





Stories can be good ways to learn important lessons. Your
child can identify with characters in meaningful situations
without your having to lecture.