{
  "id": 17173997,
  "title": "What it means when kids bring you random objects, per psychology",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/what-it-means-when-kids-bring-you-random-objects-per-psychology",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T03:05:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/parenting/toddler-year-and-beyond/psychology-says-children-who-bring-their-parents-random-objects-from-around-the-house-may-be-trying-to-communicate-something/articleshow/135340776.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Toddlers frequently bring items from their surroundings to their parents, sparking meaningful social interactions and conversations. Such actions encourage parents to join in playful activities, boosting the child's grasp of shared experiences. Additionally, these moments allow children to ask for help or learn about unfamiliar objects. Adult reactions to these gestures play a crucial role in…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}