In the last couple of episodes, weâve discussed the importance of fairy tales, especially in the development of the hearts and minds of our children.
And you might be wondering . . . now that you know about the Gospel connections and symbolism of fairy tales, do you need to dissect every story and present all of the details to your kids?
Experts say no. But it can be incredibly edifying for you as an adult!
Today, weâll discuss how to bring these âtruer than trueâ stories into your kidsâ lives and how deepening our own understanding of their symbolism and meaning enriches our reading lives too.
In this episode, youâll hear:Â
- Why your children donât need you to point out the deeper meanings and connections in fairy tales
- How fairy tales provide us an opportunity to shape our childâs loves
- Why simply reading fairy tales aloud to your kids is enough
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