Questions to ask your kids after school and how each developed character and insight.
1. What was the best part of your day?'
This question encourages kids to scan their brains for positives.
2. 'What's a mistake you learned from today?'
This normalizes errors and celebrates healthy risk-taking. Talking openly about mistakes reduces shame.
3. 'Who were you proud of today?
This turns their attention to others and cultivates empathy.
4. 'What's one thing that would have made today better?'
Helps kids identify feelings like frustration and disappointment without dwelling on those experiences. It naturally opens the door to problem-solving and planning.
5. 'Who did you help today?'
Empowers kids to engage in prosocial behavior...kids begin to look for opportunities to be helpful and acts of kindness.
6. 'What was the most interesting thing you learned today?'
Emphasizes curiosity rather than just academic performance.
7. 'What's something new you'd like to try?'
This nudges kids to look outside their comfort zone and encourages them to be courageous.
Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, clinical social worker and instructor at Northeastern University.
No comments:
Post a Comment