This is because our brains are designed to protect us and to focus on our survival.Ĭhildren naturally can do this too. This is called a negativity bias - the idea that our brains pay attention to things that make us feel stressed or upset. Our brains are designed to detect threats in our environment. Conversation Starters to Encourage Gratitude and Optimistic Thinking
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I’ve included sample questions within each category. Questions about what a friend is, what they imagine, and what their inner world is like helps you see your child on a whole new level. These questions are designed to get to know your child on an even deeper level. Conversation Starters to Know Their Hearts: Connect Hold that space for your child’s heart and mind. There is really no more beautiful gift than holding space for your child’s thoughts and fears - their hopes and dreams. In the moment of the conversation itself, simply listen. Note it and then decide to thoughtfully approach it at another time. Perhaps you discover your child has a fear you didn’t know about or that they have a bias you need to address. Remember, there is no such thing as a wrong answer! If your child’s answer isn’t what you were expecting, ask a follow-up question, or make a note to yourself that a book about the topic would be a good read-together activity. But when your child is answering - simply Listen. If your child asks the question back to you or you take turns asking questions, answer those. Before you begin, tell yourself to practice active listening - listening without giving advice or your opinion. Make conversations with your child a judgment-free zone. These questions are designed to get to know your child on an even deeper level and to discuss things you might not think about otherwise - things about resiliency, critical thinking, and emotions. While conversation starters aren’t THE answer to open communication, they can be an important piece of the puzzle. Talk to the mother of any teenager, and they will give you the same advice: make sure your child knows they can talk to you - that no matter what has happened, they can always come to you and talk to you.Įnsuring that your relationship with your child is one of open communication takes conscious effort, especially as your kids get older and only grudgingly answer questions about their day with monosyllables and one-word answers. Inside: 80 of the best conversation starters for kids! Conversation starters are organized by category and kinds of questions: Getting to know your child (even) better, questions to encourage gratitude, questions to foster a resilient mindset, questions to develop critical and creative thinking, questions to foster emotional growth and empathy, fun and funny questions, and what fills your cup? Favorites! For kids of all ages from toddlers to teens.
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