How to Get Kids to Talk About Their Day
- Sep 1, 2014
- 1 min read
"Honey, how was your day?"
Do you get frustrated by one word answers or a short recitation with no stories? No clues about how your child is doing? Years ago, my husband and I saw the movie The Story of Us, and (besides the interesting should-we-get-divorced story), we were really impressed by a dinner table ritual this family used. We've adapted and added to it for a couple of reasons, and it's evolved into...
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In one minute you can learn how to get whole stories from your kids (and your spouse) and have really great, meaningful conversations in the car, at dinner, during bedtime... wherever works.
Done with stories?
For great conversation that does not rely on how someone's day went, check out this amazing list of questions you can ask your family. My favorites are
What job would you NEVER want?
If you were a candy which one would you be?
If you received 1 million dollars and you were required to donate it to charity, where would you give?
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