Summary: The best things in life are free, or so they say. And for moms and dads everywhere, one of the most enjoyable (and free!) aspects of parenting is story time.<br> With this episode the podcast kicks off a new, limited series that dives deeper into the best free things in life. In honor of World Storytelling Day on March 20, I speak with co-founder of <a href="https://www.onceuponapj.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Once Upon A PJ</a> Britt Gage about practical ways we can get the most out of story time with our children. Britt argues that, with a few simple tweaks, we can infuse story time with humor, happiness, and lasting family memories.<br> Here’s a preview:<br> [4:45] 3 reasons why story time may be for story telling (not book reading)<br> [10:00] What research says about the importance of a nightly story time routine<br> [14:00] Reading and story telling best practices<br> [17:15] How to use the PAJAMAS acronym to maximize story time with your child<br> <br> Resources mentioned:<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3953558/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Promoting Emerging Language and Literacy During Storytime</a> (via National Library of Medicine)<br> * <a href="https://www.instagram.com/onceuponapj/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Once Upon A PJ on Instagram</a><br> * Watch the extended version of this interview on <a href="https://youtu.be/TkG8-rSzM7c" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Youtube</a><br> <br> <br> * Thank you to <a href="https://www.carawayhome.com/sustainable" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Caraway Home</a> for sponsoring this week’s episode! Get 10% off your purchase with code SUSTAINABLE at checkout.<br> * Thank you also to <a href="https://wildplanetfoods.com/sustainability/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wild Planet Foods</a> for sponsoring! Learn more about their sustainability vision <a href="https://wildplanetfoods.com/sustainability/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.<br> * Join our (free!) community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sustainableminimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmEjOfANT67KkwTTp3pgSOg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Youtube</a>.<br> <br> <br>
