A moral story that praises a character's honesty is more effective at getting young children to tell the truth than a story that emphasizes the negative repercussions of lying, according to research.

Many bestselling children’s storybooks, like The Lorax, aim to teach kids important moral lessons. But do they work? New research suggests that they probably don’t, but that parents can effectively ...

"These findings add to a growing body of research showing that children find it easier to apply knowledge from stories that are realistic," said Dr. Patricia Ganea, Associate Professor of early ...

From fairy tales to modern picture books, stories are powerful tools for nurturing empathy, respect, and emotional intelligence in children. Experts say early reading—especially with adult ...

Schools in England are legally required to promote the moral development of pupils. Unfortunately though, there is little agreement on what this involves. Most people recognise that morality is ...

Many bestselling children’s storybooks, like The Lorax, aim to teach kids important moral lessons. But do they work? New research suggests that they probably don’t, but that parents can effectively ...