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The Curious Child

Curiosity is a good thing, right? For those of us who have had one or more super-curious children, we might not be so sure. Of course we want our children to have a healthy interest in the world, but what do you do when you are raising an incredibly curious child? How do you keep her intellectually stimulated, answer all those questions, and keep her safe at the same time? Most children have a natural interest in the world around them and are eager to head off exploring as soon as they are able. This is why we are all … Continue reading →

Promoting and Encouraging Curiosity

They say curiosity killed the cat, and any parent who’s been on the receiving end of a day’s worth of questions—why, how, where, when, and what—might understand the warning in this old saying. It can get downright aggravating to have your thoughts interrupted with “why?” for the 800th time! Still, curiosity is a good thing and as parents, there are things we can do to encourage curiosity and overcome our occasional unconscious instinct to thwart it. One of the best things we can do to encourage and promote curiosity is to answer those questions! I know how annoying it can … Continue reading →