For many kids, especially as they grow older, the question can feel like a conversation stopper rather than an invitation.” ...

When a “why” gets shut down, a child’s curiosity and wonder are also snuffed out. Instead, try acknowledging and engaging ...

I know it happens with my 8-year-old all the time. She can talk for hours about all the cat clans in the Warriors books or about the strengths and weaknesses of various Pokémon. But if I try and tease ...

Here, experts share exactly what to ask young kids—ages Pre-K to middle school—to encourage them to open up. You don’t need ...