9 things to ask your child instead of '' How Was Your Day?''

How To Ask Your Child Instead of “How Was Your Day?”

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Communication is the key to understanding your child’s experiences, joys, and challenges. Instead of the generic “How was your day?” let’s explore creative and thoughtful questions that open the door to deeper conversations with your child.

Have you been try to engage in a conversation with your little after school?

Child Writing

“How Was Your Day?”

They say “ Nothing happened or nothing much” Hard time openings up?

Or no answer at all. I’ve been there. As mama of a 5 year old. I had hard time to get him to open him up to know how his day went.

Probably I have been asking the wrong question until I found the right way to ask questions instead of How Was Your Day?”

Here are 9 ways you can try with your child instead of asking “How Was Your Day?”

  1. Did anything silly happen today?
  2. What was your favorite part of your lunch?
  3. What games did you play on the playground?
  4. Was there anything that surprised you at the school today?
  5. Tell me who you sat next to at circle time/snack/ lunch?
  6. What made your teacher most proud today?
  7. What made you think extra hard today?
  8. What was the funniest thing you heard all day?
  9. What did you do that was kind today?

Also, these type of questions are essential for their cognitive development.

Avoid distractions and give your full attention to what you little one is saying. That way they are more interested in telling us how the passed their day at the school.

As adults, we have hard days. It is the same our our kids. After long day of school, they might not be interested in engaging in a conversation. Have a snack together and give the little one the time to decompress when you come home.

When it is the right time, try to engage in a conversation. If the little one is still not ready, encourage to do a fun activity and create happy environment and I’m sure they will have lot in mind to tell you.

By asking more specific and open-ended questions, you invite your child to share their world with you. These inquiries not only provide insight into their day but also foster a deeper connection and understanding.