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A Story Worth Saving

The questions, theories, and memorable words worth keeping.

A child announces that the moon follows the car. The moon has declined to comment.

Try five quick true-or-false questions—with a little humor and no timer. Check your answers to discover the ideas behind them.

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1 Moon in the back seat

A surprising question from a child can reveal something about how the child is making sense of the world.

2 Correct first, connect later

When a child's explanation is inaccurate, a caregiver must correct it before asking any questions.

3 Only polished stories

Only children's carefully written or recorded achievements are worth preserving as family stories.

4 Wait, tell me more

Asking how a child arrived at an unusual explanation can invite richer conversation.

5 The little notebook

Saving a few memorable comments can help a family notice how a child's thinking changes over time.

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This quiz explores ideas, not your worth as a caregiver. Adapt ideas to individual needs and safety; this is general educational information, not individualized professional advice.