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What Can Children's Books Do For Families?
In our screen-dominated world, meaningful parent-child connection is becoming increasingly difficult. Children's book illustrator, coach, and podcaster Dori Durbin reveals why stories—not advice—create the lasting impact every parent wants to achieve with their children.

In this episode, you'll learn: 

• Why stories can help your parenting  

• How picture books serve as both mirrors and windows for children's emotional development 

• Simple techniques to transform story time into connected time

• The secret to using illustrations to peek into your child's inner world—even before they can read 

• Why children's books aren't just for kids (and how they can transform your perspective too)

Perfect for: Parents, caregivers, educators, child development professionals, and anyone who believes in the transformative power of storytelling.

Listen now and discover how a simple children's book can become your most powerful parenting tool.

Got an expert in your life who should write a children's book? Dori wants to hear about them!

About Dori Durbin: Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and children's book coach who, after experiencing a life-changing illness, followed her dream of creating a deeper connection between parents and children through books. She now helps nonfiction authors and experts "kid-size" their content into impactful children's books.

Find out more at: https://www.doridurbin.com

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  • https://www.facebook.com/doridurbin7.com
  • https://www.doridurbin.com

Interested in writing your own children's book? Let's Chat: https://link.dreambuildercrm.com/widget/bookings/mydori15chat

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