Seven Questions You Can Ask Your Kid After School That They’ll Actually Respond To

Have you ever asked your kid, “How was school today” . . . only to be met with total silence? Or a simple answer like, “It was fine”?

Well, you’re not alone. But it might not be because your kid isn’t interested. You could just be asking the wrong questions.

According to a therapist, here are some questions you could ask your kids after school that would get a better response:

1. “What was the best part of your day?” This question makes kids scan their brain for something positive that happened. Just don’t be surprised if they talk about lunch or recess.

2. “What’s a mistake you learned from today?” Or in other words, “Did anything happen today that you’d do differently next time?” Talking about mistakes normalizes them . . . and reduces shame.

3. “Who were you proud of today?” This works because it turns your kids’ attention to others. This will show you what types of behavior they value.

4. “What’s one thing that would have made today better?” This helps identify feelings like frustration without dwelling on it. And it helps them problem solve.

5. “Who did you help today?” And if the answer is no one, they might start looking to be helpful . . . or spread acts of kindness.

6. “What was the most interesting thing you learned today?” Emphasizing curiosity can give your kids a lifelong love of learning.

7. “What’s something new you’d like to try?” This will help your kids get out of their comfort zone and think about trying new things.

(CNBC)