Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Is...
Parents at a loss to find activities for their children during COVID lockdowns can encourage them to escape into a book. New research shows how reading...
Even in the 21st century, women writers are often consigned to what American novelist Meg Wolitzer has called “the second shelf.” Women’s novels are designed and...
When Maria and her nine-year-old son returned to Vancouver for good in 2007, admittedly, it was not love at first sight. They were both suffering from...
Chances are you’ve met a narcissist. Someone who thinks they’re better than everyone else, dominates the conversation and loves the limelight. But scientists are increasingly realising...
Consciousness is arguably the most important scientific topic there is. Without consciousness, there would after all be no science. But while we all know what it...
The word “cult” is used a lot nowadays. Former President Donald Trump has been likened to a cult leader. Democratic California congresswoman Jackie Speier recently compared...
Outdoor play is critical for child development – it decreases stress, increases communication and social skills, attention and physical activity, and enhances physical development. During COVID-19,...
A baby’s arrival often means sleep deprivation for the parents during their child’s first five years of life. Between a quarter and a third of parents...
Research Checks interrogate newly published studies and how they’re reported in the media. The analysis is undertaken by one or more academics not involved with the...