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If you’re tired of hearing your child
respond to your questions with meaningless answers like “fine” or “I
don’t know,” you might try asking ‘I’m your fan’ questions
instead of the standard, “How was your day?”
“Nothing helps kids re-connect with
family and decide to be cooperative better that questions that let
them know you’ve been thinking of them and that invite them to share
about their daily victories,” says Dr. Cindy Dormer, mother of
three and author of Hold That Thought for Kids: Capturing
Precious Memories through Fun Questions, Images, and Conversations.
“Children want to talk with parents; they want to help around the
house and do the things that help them succeed in school but, right
after school, they’re used to being with friends and teachers. To
transition, they need a little extra encouragement from parents.”
Dormer worked closely with many child
and family specialists as well as more than one hundred children to
develop Hold That Thought for Kids, a keepsake interview
journal designed to help parents build a more powerful connection. She
suggests four after school questions to help you and your child feel
close again after being apart.
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I thought of something you did that
made me smile. Guess what it was!
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How did the blank (math test, show
and tell, day with Stacy, etc) go?
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What is one thing you did today that
you’re proud about?
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What are you most looking forward to
tomorrow?
Coming back together at the end of the
day marks an important changeover. With thoughtful questions and
careful listening you can set the stage for rewarding family together
time.
Find out more in the
free report
“Fun Questions to Curb Backseat
Battles” or purchase your copy of “Hold That Thought”
available at your local bookstore and at
www.HoldKids.com. |
