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Your Family Narrative shapes who you are and who your children will be. We all have a narrative. In Dr. Steve Silvestro's article on Family Narratives, he describes it as the "story we use to describe ourselves, both to other people and in our own heads." This is important because narratives "create the framework for what you see and experience." This is true, for us, parents, with our own narrative, and for our children, with the narrative we pass on to them. Generational family narrative builds a strong 'intergenerational self', according to Emory professor, Marshall Duke. Children will understand they belong to something bigger than themselves. This in turn, builds self-confidence, security and resilience in our children. You can read about it and the research in the article.
The Stories That Bind Us
Think about what the 'oscillating' family narrative you want to pass on to your children.
Please continue to share family recipes. Keep them coming...
Your Family Narrative shapes who you are and who your children will be. We all have a narrative. In Dr. Steve Silvestro's article on Family Narratives, he describes it as the "story we use to describe ourselves, both to other people and in our own heads." This is important because narratives "create the framework for what you see and experience." This is true, for us, parents, with our own narrative, and for our children, with the narrative we pass on to them. Generational family narrative builds a strong 'intergenerational self', according to Emory professor, Marshall Duke. Children will understand they belong to something bigger than themselves. This in turn, builds self-confidence, security and resilience in our children. You can read about it and the research in the article.
The Stories That Bind Us
Think about what the 'oscillating' family narrative you want to pass on to your children.
In the book, Places for Childhood, author Jim Greenman describes the "four pillars of security" as people, place, routine and ritual. Rituals can bring to life family narratives through practices. This article explains what it is, its importance, and how to create this in your family.
Establishing Family RitualsPlease continue to share family recipes. Keep them coming...
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