The Science of Storytime: Why Kids Need Narratives

In this episode, we’re leaning into the magic of storytime, not just as entertainment, but as essential nourishment for growing brains, bodies, and bonds.

We’ll explore how stories shape development, offer regulation, and plant the seeds of identity. We’ll read a bit, play a bit, and remember the power of voices that wrapped us in safety.

Today’s brew is a childhood memory in a cup—light and effervescent tisane that smells like flowers—lavender and chamomile with a drop of peppermint. 

 

Show Notes

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Steeped in Storytelling, Season 1, Episode 5 “The Science of Storytime: Why Kids Need Narratives.” Hosted and Produced by DeLong Voiceover. Released 30 October 2025 via Podbean.

Some of the spaces I spent time in, researching for this episode: 

• American Library Association 
• American Academy of Pediatrics 
• National Institutes of Health 
• National Library of Medicine 
• ScienceDirect.com
• NeuroscienceNews.com
• Wikipedia  

Sound Credits

• Sound effects by freesound_community from Pixabay
• Music by folk_acoustic from Pixabay