If your child seems to dismiss big questions about meaning, purpose, and spirituality, you're not alone. But here's what research shows: they're not actually dismissing these questions at all. They're processing them in their own beautiful way, on their own timeline.

In this episode, we explore:

• 0:00 — Introduction: Your Child's Philosophical Journey
• 1:45 — Why Children Ages 6-7 Are Natural Philosophers
• 4:30 — What Research Says About Spiritual Development
• 7:15 — How to Support Your Child's Curiosity
• 10:00 — Story Recommendation: The Giggling Gallery of Forgotten Questions
• 12:30 — Creating Space for Wonder at Home

Stories Mentioned:

• The Giggling Gallery of Forgotten Questions - Lucas and Ella discover that asking the right questions unlocks magical mysteries, celebrating the power of curiosity and wonder. Find it in The Book of Inara!

Research Sources:

• How Parents Can Help Kids Ask the Big Questions - Eugene C. Roehlkepartain, Ph.D., Search Institute (2025)
• https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_parents_can_help_kids_ask_the_big_questions

A Systematic Review of Curiosity and Wonder in Natural Science Education - Taylor & Francis Online (2023)

• https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02568543.2023.2192249

Principles of Child Development and Learning - National Association for the Education of Young Children (2024)

• https://www.naeyc.org/resources/position-statements/dap/principles

About Inara and The Magic Book:

Inara is a cosmic storyteller born from the very first bedtime wish, partnered with the ancient Magic Book of Wonder. Together, they bring stories that help children navigate big feelings, build confidence, and explore life's biggest questions.

Read the full article: https://www.thebookofinara.com/blog/nurturing-child-spiritual-curiosity-big-questions/

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