How Storytelling Nurtures Confident, Emotionally Strong Young Adults — A Guide for Young Parents
- sakalyawisdom
- Nov 19
- 3 min read
In today’s fast-paced world, young parents often wonder how to raise confident, emotionally secure children who grow into self-assured young adults. One of the most natural, timeless, and powerful tools we already have is storytelling. Not just reading storybooks—but sharing our own stories, family tales, everyday moments, and lived experiences.
At Sakalya Wisdom Early Years, we believe storytelling is at the heart of early childhood education. During our Winter Carnival, we are hosting a special storytelling session for parents—a chance to learn new-age storytelling tips from our expert storyteller. You don’t need to follow every technique—follow your heart, make it fun, and make it yours!
Let us understand why storytelling matters deeply, and how your simple stories can naturally nurture resilience, identity, and confidence in your child.
Why Stories Matter So Much to Children
Stories are not just entertainment. They are a child’s window to the world. When parents share family stories, they give children a rooted sense of identity. Children realise:“ I come from somewhere.” “I belong to something bigger.” “My family has values, experiences, and history.”
This gives them a feeling that they are not standing on shifting sand but on solid ground.
As children grow, they naturally question: Who am I?What do I want? What do I believe in?
When they feel anchored at home, they explore the world with greater confidence. A strong sense of self begins with simple stories told lovingly by parents.
Sharing Birth Stories: A Fascinating First Step
Birth stories are magical to children. Hearing about the day they arrived, the excitement in the family, or the funny little details helps them feel cherished, valued and connected. It roots them in their personal narrative from the earliest years.
Everyday Stories Matter More Than “Big” Stories
Parents often wait for grand moments—weddings, birthdays, anniversaries—to share stories. But research shows that everyday stories shape children far more. A silly incident, a funny memory of childhood, a random moment with a sibling—these become the emotional glue of the family. They may seem insignificant to adults, but to children, they are gold.
“I Don’t Know How to Tell Stories”—Many Parents Say This
Parents often worry: “I try, but my child isn’t listening—they just roll their eyes.”Here’s the truth: They are listening. Eye rolls don’t mean disinterest—children absorb everything. And storytelling doesn't need to be dramatic, perfect, or planned. Stories emerge naturally during car rides, meals, bedtime cuddles, walks, random conversations
If you don’t finish the story, that’s okay. Children will revisit it: “Papa, what happened next? ”Maybe on a Tuesday at dinner. Maybe a week later. Just relax, let stories flow.
Storytelling During Difficult Moments
When your child faces a tough situation—fights with a friend, bullying, failing a test—storytelling becomes healing. Share a similar moment from your own life.Let them know “I have been there.” “I understand.” “You’re not alone in this.” They may not respond immediately, but they will be listening deeply. These are the stories that build resilience and emotional intelligence.
Everyday Family Stories Create Strong, Unbreakable Bonds
Families often have iconic stories that get repeated exactly the same way every year. These are important traditions—but the small daily stories are what weave your child’s emotional world.
Stories about nothing… yet everything. Stories that create belonging. Stories that shape identity. Stories that children pass down. This is how confident adults are formed—one small story at a time.
Fun Fact!
Research shows that mothers and daughters are often more skilled at sharing and eliciting family stories than fathers and sons. But here’s the beauty—everyone can learn. Everyone has stories worth telling.
Join Us at the Winter Carnival: A New Age Storytelling Experience
At our upcoming Winter Carnival at Sakalya Wisdom Early Years, parents will experience a lively, interactive storytelling session. You’ll how your children enjoy story telling!! You may get some tips on how to make everyday stories engaging, ways to build identity through storytelling, simple tricks to add emotion, humour, and connection, how to follow your heart instead of sticking to rigid formats. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being present.
Call us/ Whatsapp us at 9606400527 to know how to do FREE registration for Winter carnival at Sakalya Wisdom Early Years !
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