How To Get Kids To Open Up

You ask how their day was and all you get is a shrug and "fine." The more questions you pile on, the more they shut down. In this episode, Jess shares the reflective-listening skills she uses to help anyone open up, along with the specific questions, rituals, and quiet moments of connection that actually get kids talking. You'll walk away knowing why interrogation backfires and exactly what to do instead.

YOU'LL LEARN

Why "How was your day?" almost always gets you a one-word answer
The specific, detailed questions that get kids talking, and why they work better than open-ended ones
How to use reflective listening, a core therapist skill, to help your child feel heard
Why piling on more questions makes kids shut down, and can even lead to lying
How to use connection and quiet moments, like car rides, to open the door to conversation
How to build family rituals that make sharing feel safe and normal

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Credits:

Editing by The Pod Cabin

Artwork by Wallflower Studio

Production by Nurtured First

DISCLAIMER The content provided is for educational and supportive purposes only. This is not a substitute for medical or therapeutic diagnosis or treatment. Views expressed by guests are theirs. If your child is at risk of harm or you need personalized guidance, please seek a qualified professional.

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