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 ...

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

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

It’s tempting to ask your child, “How was school today?” to get some information on how things are going. But you're likely to get back a monosyllabic response if you ask the same question day after ...

It’s tempting for us to try to control children’s engagement with religion and spirituality—but there’s a better way.

Last week, we were on our way to pick up one of the older kids from school when my four-year-old demanded from the backseat, “What’s that?” Traffic was just busy enough that I could not look back to ...

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 ...

(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 ...