Telling tales can be a good thing: Personal stories help children develop emotional skills

Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 10:50 in Psychology & Sociology

A new study finds mothers tell better, more emotional stories about past experiences which help children develop their emotional skills. The act of talking is not an area where ability is usually considered along gender lines. However, a new study has found subtle differences between the sexes in their story-relating ability and specifically the act of reminiscing.

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