I used to wonder why my sons asked for the same story night after night. I came to the conclusion that kids simply enjoy the comfort of repetition. Think of it as an emotional security blanket.    Read More »

I want more dads to become “Story Dads.” The time I’ve spent telling stories with my sons is one of the greatest treasures of my life. When dads tell me they don’t know how to tell stories, what they’re often saying is, they don’t know how to talk with their kids. To read my entire post, visit the Huffington Post Parents.    Read More »

We’re pleased to announce that the Washington, D.C. area’s most famous bookstore, Politics and Prose, is now carrying our book, “Dad, Tell Me A Story,” How to Revive the Tradition of Storytelling with Your Children. Drop by the store (5015 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 202-364-1919) any time to purchase a book, or join us at the Sheridan School Book Fair on Saturday, May 5, at 4:00 p.m., where we’ll be happy to sign a personalied copy for you, your family, or as a special gift for mom or dad on Mother’s or Father’s Day.    Read More »

A big thank you to the parents, faculty, and staff of the National Child Research Center, a prestigious independent pre-school in Washington, D.C., for inviting me to present a family storytelling workshop to the NCRC parent body on Tuesday evening, April 24. We explored together how parents can create stories with their children, and discussed the benefits of storytelling for kids, parents, and families. Even NCRC’s Head of School, Liz Barclay, got into the act by creating an entertaining, in-the-moment, made-up story for the audience. We’ll be posting soon videos from the evening, so stay tuned.    Read More »

I’m honored and pleased to be invited to be a contributor to the Huffington Post Parents. In the coming weeks and months, I will share with my readers tips on how to start a storytelling tradition in their own families, as well as a few parenting insights about the joy and wonder of raising kids. To read my first post, visit the Huffington Post Parents.    Read More »

I’m so pleased with the responses I received to the series of articles I recently wrote on family storytelling for The Parent Network (http://ptvn.org). The number one question I received from readers was, can storytelling really work for teenagers? How did I respond? By consulting with my own teenage son for advice.    Read More »

In my sixth and final article as February’s Guest Contributor on The Parent Network, I tell readers my secrets for telling stories with kids.    Read More »

Many thanks to Momma’s Bacon Blog for reviewing our book, “Dad, Tell Me A Story.” Momma’s Bacon Blog belongs to a working mom with a “Stay At Home Dad” husband and a toddler, and its product reviews center on empowerment, early education, Montessori and Waldorf methods, and positive parenting methods. Momma’s Bacon products are picked for review through its own research, and the blog is not paid for its reviews.    Read More »

In my fifth article posted this month as Guest Contributor on The Parent Network, I write that perhaps the greatest benefit of family storytelling is that it connects your children to the world around them. And it does so in ways that you might not have considered.    Read More »

Storytelling is great for kids. But does it have to end when your child turns 13? Absolutely not. Link to my fourth installment as this month’s Guest Contributor on The Parent Network to find out why.    Read More »