Most kids want to know whether the adults in their lives are genuinely interested in their day – and aren't just going through the motions. FG Trade/E+ via Getty Images Each afternoon, a familiar ...

Whether you’re stuck inside on a rainy day or trying to pass time on a road trip, it’s always helpful for parents to have a kid-friendly activity on hand—or, in this case, in your head! The classic ...

As parents and caregivers across America strive to keep an even keel in their households no matter what is going on in the outside world, many wonder how, if at all, they should talk to their children ...

When I teach self-compassion to kids in schools, I do an exercise in which kids imagine that a friend of theirs has lost or broken something special. How would they respond to their friend? I then ask ...

As a mom, a researcher, and a writer, I've spent more than a decade diving into the science of happiness. Along the way, I've collected what I call "Secrets of Adulthood" — the lessons I've learned, ...

In an age of digital distractions, gathering the family for a game of trivia questions for kids may seem almost quaint. But experts say it’s a simple, engaging way to nurture curiosity, spark ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) This can have consequences: Children who hesitate to ask or answer questions risk ...

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In the classroom, teachers also struggle with stonewalling students. They’ll pose a question, only to be met with blank stares. They might incorporate “wait time” to give students a moment to gather ...