đHow Humor Can Improve Parenting
Plus, have your kids listen to audiobooks on Kindle.
Jed Baker
November 02, 2025
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How to Use Kindle for Kids as an Audiobook Player
Kindle for Kids isnât just for readingâit can also support a rich audio experience by pairing with Bluetooth headphones and accessing Audible audiobooks. With Whispersync for Voice, kids can switch seamlessly between reading and listening, which helps reluctant readers, supports different learning styles, and makes for an ideal bedtime routine. The guide walks through setup instructions, offline options, and how to curate an age-appropriate audiobook library using subscriptions like Amazon Kids+.
The Kindleâs distraction-free design, e-ink screen, and robust parental controls help foster reading independence in kids around ages 7â9 and beyond. Features like the two-year worry-free warranty, long battery life, and compatibility with library audiobook loans make it a device that can grow with your child. For families looking to build a screen-free, story-rich routine that travels well and supports literacy, itâs a compelling alternative to tablets.
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Can Humor Improve Parenting? A New Study Says Yes
A new study from Penn State, published in PLOS One, reveals that parents who use humor tend to have stronger and more positive relationships with their children. Researchers surveyed 312 adults between 18 and 45, and over 70% agreed that humor is an effective parenting tool. Among those who felt they had a good relationship with their parents, 63% said their parents used humor, compared to just 3.7% whose parents didnât. âHumor can teach people cognitive flexibility, relieve stress, and promote creative problem solving and resilience,â said Benjamin Levi, senior author of the study and professor of pediatrics and humanities at Penn State. He noted that while humor has been explored in other settings, its role in parenting has been largely overlooked until now.
The research also found that parents raised by caregivers who used humor were likelier to incorporate it into their parenting. âWhile parent-child relationships are more loving than business relationships, stressful situations happen often when parenting,â said lead author Lucy Emery. âHumor can help diffuse that tension and hierarchy and help both parties feel better about a stressful situation.â The findings suggest that humor helps in the moment and contributes to long-term emotional resilience and healthier parent-child dynamics. The research team is now expanding its work to explore how humor can be used more constructively across various families.
Do you use humor in your parenting, or wish your parents had?
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Keeping Kids Interested in Science Is a Matter of Language â Calling your child a âscientistâ instead of saying they âdo scienceâ can spark deeper curiosity and a lasting sense of identity.
How to Help Your Kids Regulate Their Emotions â Gentle co-regulation, like hand-holding or validating feelings aloud, strengthens emotional safety and long-term resilience.
What Amy Poehler Loves About Raising Teens Even Though She Finds It âChallenging and Difficultâ â Amy Poehler opens up about learning to let go, sit with discomfort, and respect her sonsâ independence without overstepping.
The Science of Parenting â UVA researchers show that simple tools like shared reading, real choice, and emotional naming can help children flourish.
How to Help Your Kids Ask the Big Questions â Supporting kids in exploring meaning, mortality, and purpose helps build emotional depth and intellectual curiosity.
