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Article: Serving up a side of conversation; Family stories benefit children.(NATION)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- October 13, 2005
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Byline: Jennifer Harper, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Granddad's first job, the old homestead, mom's legendary cooking: Family stories make effective armor for children in an unsure world, according to a three-year study of 40 families by Emory University.
It found that children who share in those endearing and even heroic memories can grow strong and resilient for a simple reason: They have proof from mom and dad that family life goes on, despite negative outside events.
"The power of the family stories and the family history is really remarkable," said Robyn Fivush, a psychologist who directed the study, which was released yesterday by the Georgia ...