Communicating with your kid is important for building a solid parent-kid relationship.
However, asking the same question, “How was your day?” can become boring.
For example:
Q: How was your day?
A: FINE
Try asking more engaging questions to start conversations with your kid after a long day at school.
Below are 23 questions that can help you start a conversation with your kid instead of getting a simple “fine” response.
1.Who made you smile today?
2.What challenges have you faced today? How did you handle them?
3.What was something new (fact) you learned today?
4.Who did you play with at recess, or what is the most popular thing to do at recess?
5.What was the most interesting thing your teacher talked about today?
6.Which rule of your teacher did you like the most?
7.What would you teach if you had a chance to become a teacher tomorrow?
8.What was the funniest thing that happened today at school?
9.Did you help someone today?
10.What subject did you enjoy the most today? Why do you enjoy that subject?
11.What did you learn new today?
12.What was the hardest rule to follow today?
13.Tell me something you learned new about your friend.
14.Who do you want to make a friend in your class?
15.Did anyone help you today?
16.Who brought the best food at lunch? What was the food?
17.You ask me if you have a question about what you learned today.
18.Which one is your favorite teacher? Why?
19.Did you make someone laugh today?
20.What’s something you are curious to learn this year?
21.When did you feel super proud today?
22.Did you catch anyone picking their nose in the classroom?
23.What games did you play at recess?
The bottom line
By asking more engaging and thought-provoking questions, you can create meaningful conversations with your kid, strengthen your bond, and better understand their experiences.
Keep the conversation going by actively listening to your kid’s responses by guiding them as needed.
Over time, these conversations will become essential to your relationship, helping your kid develop confidence and resilience.
