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Is Santa Real? What to Answer When Kids Ask

Is Santa real? At some point in their young lives, nearly every kid who celebrates Christmas will ask that question. And more ...

My Kids’ Friends Ask a Very Impolite Question Every Time We’re All Together. They Need to Drop It.

Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here. Dear Care and Feeding, Our 11-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter eac ...
Phys.org

Getting beyond answers like 'fine' and 'nothing': Five simple ways to spark real talk with kids

Each afternoon, a familiar conversation unfolds in many households. This can have consequences: Children who hesitate to ask or answer questions risk becoming adults with the same habits. Adults who ...
CNBC

Stop asking 'How was school today?' To raise successful, mentally strong kids, ask these 7 questions instead

"My child won't tell me anything about their day!" It's a common concern I hear from parents in my psychotherapy office. They're hoping to gain a glimpse into their child's world. But asking "How was ...
The Conversation

Getting beyond answers like ‘fine’ and ‘nothing’: 5 simple ways to spark real talk with kids

Each afternoon, a familiar conversation unfolds in many households. This can have consequences. Children who hesitate to ask or answer questions risk becoming adults with the same habits. Adults who ...