Maybe there is a tickle monster living underground or on a planet called Ticklelandia. And the people come to Earth and while we’re sleeping, they get in our mouths and live in our bodies. That’s why ...

Thanks for the question, Florence. The short answer is, we humans can’t tickle ourselves because we’ll already be expecting it. And a big part of what makes tickles ticklish is the element of surprise ...

"The case against tickling is a strong one," writes Jenny Marder at NYT Parenting. Just because kids are laughing when being tickled doesn't mean they enjoy it. In fact, reflexive laughter can ...

Looking for a way to keep your kids engaged and gadget-free? These 50+ simple and funny riddles are just right for igniting ...

This is not your brother or sister’s Elmo. It’s a new toy that’s guaranteed to delight kids – and drive Mom and Dad nuts. The new Tickle Me Elmo is a cackling, kicking, motorized marvel made ...

Q: I am a very ticklish person. My husband thinks it’s hilarious how easy it is to make me giggle and squirm. What causes ticklishness? A: Ticklishness is a mysterious phenomenon, and not just for you ...

When Cartoon Network announced plans for new programs — a "curriculum," as they put it — "to help preschoolers learn to have a sense of humor," it almost sounded like, well, a joke. Don’t little kids ...

• Lines close to your heart make your heart laugh. Then your heart tickles your brain, and it laughs. Then your brain makes you laugh. Nicolas Villegas, grade 2, Glen Acres • Because your skin is ...