The case for lying to kids about Santa – from a philosopher

A philosopher argues that children benefit both from the Santa fiction and from the eventual realisation that it’s not true.

Tom Whyman, Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Liverpool • conversation
Dec. 6, 2024 ~6 min

Why you shouldn’t lie to your children about Father Christmas, according to philosophers

I reviewed philosophers’ views on the ethics of deception and applied them to parental lies.

Joseph Millum, Senior Lecturer, Philosophy, University of St Andrews • conversation
Dec. 4, 2024 ~8 min


Do Mom and Dad really know what’s best? A psychologist explains why kids see their parents as bossier than they are

The brain science behind the power struggle between parents and their children.

Annie Pezalla, Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology, Macalester College • conversation
Dec. 2, 2024 ~5 min

Gen Z heads home: How to navigate the evolving parent-child relationship as kids become adults

Parenting’s ultimate goal is raising healthy, happy, successful children. Figuring out how to keep parenting once the kids are adults is just another transition.

Amy Root, Professor of Applied Human Sciences, West Virginia University • conversation
Nov. 25, 2024 ~9 min

Harsh parenting during preschool can affect kid brains later

Early exposure to harsh parenting during preschool years can have widespread effects on the organization of the entire brain’s communication.

Jared Wadley-U. Michigan • futurity
Nov. 7, 2024 ~5 min

Playing with your kid shapes how they interact with others

A new study suggests that interactions between caregivers and their children may serve as practice for new social situations for kids.

Savannah Peat - U. Georgia • futurity
Oct. 22, 2024 ~6 min

1 genetic mutation ups chance of having a daughter

Researchers have detected a human genetic variant that influences the chance of having a daughter.

Morgan Sherburne-Michigan • futurity
Oct. 18, 2024 ~6 min

‘Difficult’ children are only slightly more likely to have insecure attachments with parents

The quality of a child’s attachments to caregivers influences healthy development. And most kids with difficult temperaments do form secure attachments with their parents.

Carlo Schuengel, Professor of Clinical Child and Family Studies, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • conversation
Sept. 11, 2024 ~6 min


Guilt over kids’ screen time is common, uncomfortable and can stress family relationships − but it can have a silver lining

Screen use has a PR problem, and many parents feel guilty about how much time they and their children spend on it. Examining that guilt could help you make changes and improve your family dynamics.

Robin Nabi, Professor of Communication, University of California, Santa Barbara • conversation
Sept. 5, 2024 ~8 min

European Parent Groups Aim to Ban Smartphones for Teens

VOA Learning English • voa
July 30, 2024 ~6 min

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