How storytelling helps parents in prison stay connected to their kids | Alan Crickmore

When a parent is sent to prison, the unintended victims of their crimes are their own children -- without stability and support, kids are at higher risk for mental health and development issues. In a heartfelt talk, Alan Crickmore explains how the charity Storybook Dads is keeping families connected through the simple act of storytelling.

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[flowerchildwigglewiggle]

I wish they had something like this in America.. my father was in and out of prison throughout most of my life or working in other states and even now that I'm 26 I still have every letter he wrote me. When you're unable to be close to your loved ones, no matter the reason, every single piece of a connection to them is cherished all the more.. This is such a beautiful thing to be able to share your love for your children and hold on to that in a place where hope is scarce.

[EricBZink]

The awareness this channel brings wether you agree on a subject or not is great! It’s inspiring to see the different point of views and look outside of the box!

[valeriahelena]

Wow! This is the best TED talk I've ever watched! Made me cry. Nice work for those who are trying to make children happy! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[natahlialee]

He's voice is so calm and the statement just sets everything

[hale-eupp]

His voice make me pay more attention to his speech, love it so much

[lydiaz]

I can't be the only one who cried

[ChessMasteryOfficial]

*If you can't fly, then run; if you can't run, then walk; if you can't walk, then crawl; but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward..*

[britanyatwood]

Wow I cried this is a beautiful thing to do.

[eequalsmcdonald]

Simply beautiful. This was resorting to the spirit.

[anaml]

Congratulations on your great work. Your mistake has been a blessing for many people.

[innazhurav]

Сама мысль о том, что ребенок страдает из-за ошибок родителей, уже болезненна. Запись сказок в МЛС- это человечный проект, особенно если он дарит радость малышам

[invox]

I'm not crying. You're crying.

[robinhensley]

Maybe it helps the prisoner as much or more than the kids.

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[missionarypaulyb]

This has been such inspiration to me thank you, I hope to inspire people on my YouTube channel like you all have for me :) thank you

[captainkeyes]

IDK about you, but this gave me the feels

[hieunguyentrung]

Learn English through stories. Who else recognizes this voice :) :)

[MegaAgill]

Maybe parents in prison should make better life decisions. They’re not victims.

[jamesryan]

the "First" comments are SPAM from FB Babies. Folks, REPORT these childish comments!

[eleenhamze]

Why there is not translation into Arabic