Why Does My Child Always Ask Why?

A Feature in Kindling Magazine

By, Chie Davis

Mommafied Creator

“Why am I real? Why aren’t my eyes on my knees? Why can’t you drive with your neck?” 

My children have a solid case of the whys. Anytime they ask me off-the wall questions my mom graciously reminds me that I used to be on the same curiosity quest. Perhaps that’s one of the reasons why I became a journalist. To quench my intense desire to know about everything under the sun.

When I was commissioned to explore the question, “Why does my child always ask why?” I happily obliged. My findings were published in Kindling, a new international magazine for people with children. The article is featured in Issue One, The Emotions Issue. I had an opportunity to interview Julie Wright, a New York- based child psychotherapist and author, who dug deep into the question of why children enjoy firing off lists of questions. I love her explanation. Here’s a sneak peek of my article:

My article featured in Kindling Magazine

Kindling is a branch of Kinfolk, an online and print media brand that unites creative professionals globally around the topics of home, work, style, art and culture. Kindling explores parenting through an intellectually curious lens. “We won’t weigh in on the ‘right’ way to do things, but we hope to be a smart companion as you find your own path. Our motto: Come as you are, stay until things sound suspiciously quiet in the room next door,” they share on their Instagram page.

I’m proud to have my work stand alongside a talented, international team of writers and cultural leaders. Issue One is a treat for inquisitive parents. It includes an interview with Meena Harris, a mom, lawyer and children’s book author who also happens to be VP Kamala Harris’s niece, emotional intelligence activities, fatherhood after imprisonment, an account of what it’s like to spend four years living at sea as a family, and tips on how to have fun when you’re fresh out of energy and ideas.

Small & portable. Perfect for moms on the go…

Visit Kindling's website to learn more and to order Issue One.