Why Kids Don't Want to Talk About Their Day (and How to Get Them to Open Up Anyway)

This is the usual conversation when parents ask about a school day. “How was school? Fine. What did you learn? Nothing.'“

Comment: The author gives some simple and practical suggestions that can help build conversations between parents and their children. It’s always good to start at an early age since older students start to “pull away” (exert independence) and likely to converse less. A well established “talking” routine is more likely to continue into the upper grades.

To read the suggestions, go to: “Why Kids Don’t Want to Talk . . .”