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  Once Upon a Giggle: How Storytelling Builds Character in Kids There’s a reason children lean in wide-eyed the moment they hear the words “Once upon a time…” . Storytelling isn’t just entertainment, it’s how humans have passed on wisdom, values, and survival skills for centuries. Long before Netflix, Disney+, or even electricity, families sat under trees, around lanterns, or by kitchen fires, spinning tales about clever rabbits, stubborn kings, and tricky foxes. These weren’t just bedtime fillers. They were life lessons in disguise. The hare who boasted too much? Don’t get cocky. The ant who saved up for winter? Plan ahead. The lion who spared the mouse? Even the small can be mighty. Children didn’t just hear morals; they felt them through the characters. Fast-forward to today, and kids may not be gathered around a village fire, but the magic hasn’t gone away. It’s alive and bouncing, quite literally in short-form shows like Louie & Douie , where two goofy pals stumble...