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35 Questions to Ask Instead of 'How Was Your Day?'
Want your child to share more details about their day? We have got tips to get your toddler talking!
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Every day, parents across the globe ask their children, How was your day?, eager to discover what their child has been up to while at daycare or preschool. Unfortunately, that go-to question, seemingly filled with infinite possible answers, is often met with a conversation-stopping fine or good. But do not fret...there is info in there just waiting to be shared! You just need to tweak your questions—and your timing.
You see, toddlers’ and preschoolers’ brains are still very much a work in progress, so it is often difficult for them to review their whole day in their mind and tease out specific details—and words—to share. Essentially, what seems like a simple question to you is actually kind of overwhelming for a young kiddo. Plus, some kids need to decompress for a bit before they can muster up the energy to chat. After all, they have been 'on' all day...and that can be exhausting! When the time is right, help your child open up with these conversation-starting tips:
With that, here are some more ideas of what you may want to ask after a snack, over dinner, before bed, or whenever your child is giving off relaxed let’s-chat vibes.
More toddler communication tips here:
Better Ways to Say 'Good Job!'
How to Talk to Your Picky Eater
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Disclaimer: The information on our site is NOT medical advice for any specific person or condition. It is only meant as general information. If you have any medical questions and concerns about your child or yourself, please contact your health provider. Breastmilk is the best source of nutrition for babies. It is important that, in preparation for and during breastfeeding, mothers eat a healthy, balanced diet. Combined breast- and bottle-feeding in the first weeks of life may reduce the supply of a mother's breastmilk and reversing the decision not to breastfeed is difficult. If you do decide to use infant formula, you should follow instructions carefully.
