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S1E14: Raising Resilient Hearts: How Books Help Kids Understand Their Feelings
How do stories help children better understand their own emotions? In this episode, we’re joined by children's author Trudy Ludwig, and Dr. Nancy Jones, lower school dean of counseling and student services and director of counseling at Wesleyan School. Trudy and Nancy help us explore the powerful role books play in building emotional insight and resilience in kids. Through shared experiences, relatable characters, and meaningful conversations, stories give children a safe way to recognize feelings, reflect on challenges, and see that they’re not alone.
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