{"id":900,"date":"2023-12-12T23:43:10","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T04:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/acty.tgcsitechecker.com\/?p=900---b66e800a-f6b6-4634-8a4f-548e96133e6a"},"modified":"2023-12-12T23:43:10","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T04:43:10","slug":"what-talk-about-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theactivefamily.org\/what-talk-about-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Talk About: Questions to Get Your Kids Talking"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our kids are the greatest joy in life but knowing what to talk about can be a challenge for any parent. Here are some tips to get the conversation started. <\/span><\/p>\n

We bring them into this world, but <\/span>what to talk about<\/span><\/a>\u00a0with them? (We do have to talk to them, right?) Where to start can be a big question. If you pepper them with questions, they may get salty. We have gathered some of the best tips on topics and things to talk about with your kids. Read on to get the conversation started.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We talk at<\/em> them all the time, but do we talk to them? Do they listen? Are we actively listening to them when they talk to us? Having active and open communication with our children is important, of course, but as parents how do we initiate a conversation without being a total drag?<\/span><\/p>\n

What To Talk About<\/h2>\n

Conversation starters<\/span><\/a> can be tricky for people at any stage in life, for a myriad of reasons. Even more relevant, not everybody has a knack for talking to young people \u2013 even their own family members. Begin with thinking about what your child likes; what are their hobbies and interests? Who are their friends? Do they like school, or do they struggle there?<\/span><\/p>\n

A great conversation starter could be anything that you have in common. Perhaps you like the same sport or you recently watched the same movie? Every conversation you have with your children does not have to be heavy with meaning and influence. There is nothing wrong with beginning with a simple, “how was your day?” People like knowing that you care about their lives; even tiny people.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conversation Starters<\/b><\/h2>\n

You do not have to be a complete “helicopter parent<\/a>” in order to take an interest in your child’s life. And in taking that interest, you are leading by example. Teaching them that taking an active interest in what other people do and think all day, is an important part of life.<\/p>\n

Here are some questions to help you show them your interest:<\/p>\n