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Helping & Healing
Sick Day Comfort: Soothing Stories for Under-the-Weather Kids
When your child is home sick, stories can be a surprisingly powerful tool. Beyond keeping kids engaged and their imaginations active, research suggests that storytelling can lower stress hormones and boost oxytocin. This post explores how to use the right stories as a kind of "auditory medicine" to help your child rest, recover, and stay calm throughout the day.
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