Parents who narrate every step of a craft with their child aren't more engaged, research on parent-child play finds the opposite

The urge to narrate your child's every move feels like engaged parenting—but it may actually undermine the learning you're trying to foster.

By The Artful Parent Editorial Team · Aug 4, 2026

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