When my youngsters get dwelling from faculty, they’re typically a mix of buzzy and exhausted.
Keep in mind these viral before-and-after pictures of a Scottish woman named Lucie? That is the vibe.
I’m all the time curious to listen to about their days, however asking “How was faculty?” feels too broad (and by no means works). As soon as I learn that asking your youngster about their busy faculty day is like asking an grownup, “How had been the final 20 years of your life?” Unattainable to reply.
And but! After 13 years of parenting, I lastly discovered a query that DOES elicit dialog. When the boys get dwelling, I give them an hug and ask, “How was your day on a scale of 1 to 10?”
It’s a simple dialog starter as a result of they should say just one phrase again; and as soon as the ice is damaged, they often find yourself sharing extra. Additionally, the query helps present them that I’m right here and able to speak about any form of day that they had, good or dangerous or meh. As a result of that’s what life is!
Ideas? How do you speak to your youngsters about their days? We’re additionally followers of Rose, Bud, Thorn.
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