Questions to Ask Your Kids
Meaningful questions that help you connect with your children, understand their world, and build stronger relationships.
1What was the best part of your day today?
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What was the best part of your day today?
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Why this works
Encourages positive reflection and helps you understand what brings them joy and satisfaction.
2What's something you're proud of that you did recently?
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What's something you're proud of that you did recently?
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Why this works
Builds self-esteem and helps you celebrate their achievements while understanding their values.
3If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
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If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
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Why this works
Fun and imaginative, this reveals their interests, values, and what they find important or exciting.
4What's something that made you laugh today?
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What's something that made you laugh today?
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Why this works
Encourages sharing of positive moments and helps you understand their sense of humor.
5What's something you're looking forward to?
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What's something you're looking forward to?
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Why this works
Shows their hopes and dreams while helping you understand what excites them about life.
6What's something you're worried about?
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What's something you're worried about?
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Why this works
Creates a safe space to share concerns and helps you understand what's on their mind.
7What's something you learned today that you didn't know before?
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What's something you learned today that you didn't know before?
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Why this works
Encourages learning and helps you understand their interests and what captures their attention.
8If you could change one thing about school, what would it be?
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If you could change one thing about school, what would it be?
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Why this works
Gives insight into their school experience and helps you understand any challenges they might be facing.
9What's your favorite thing to do when you have free time?
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What's your favorite thing to do when you have free time?
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Why this works
Reveals their interests and hobbies while helping you understand what they find enjoyable and relaxing.
10What's something you're grateful for today?
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What's something you're grateful for today?
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Why this works
Encourages gratitude and positive thinking while helping you understand what they value.
11What's something that was hard for you today?
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What's something that was hard for you today?
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Why this works
Creates space to share challenges and helps you understand what they're struggling with.
12If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
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If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
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Why this works
Fun and creative, this reveals their personality traits and what they admire or find interesting.
13What's something you wish you could do better?
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What's something you wish you could do better?
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Why this works
Shows self-awareness and helps you understand their goals and areas where they want to improve.
14What's your favorite memory from this week?
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What's your favorite memory from this week?
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Why this works
Encourages reflection on positive experiences and helps you understand what makes them happy.
15What's something you're curious about?
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What's something you're curious about?
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Why this works
Encourages curiosity and learning while helping you understand their interests and questions about the world.
16What's something that made you feel proud of yourself?
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What's something that made you feel proud of yourself?
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Why this works
Builds self-esteem and helps you understand their accomplishments and what they value about themselves.
17If you could have dinner with anyone (real or fictional), who would it be?
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If you could have dinner with anyone (real or fictional), who would it be?
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Why this works
Reveals their interests, values, and what they find inspiring or admirable.
18What's something you're excited about?
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What's something you're excited about?
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Why this works
Shows their enthusiasm and helps you understand what brings them joy and anticipation.
19What's something you wish you could tell me but haven't?
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What's something you wish you could tell me but haven't?
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Why this works
Creates a safe space for open communication and helps you understand what they might be holding back.
20What's something you love about our family?
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What's something you love about our family?
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Why this works
Encourages appreciation for family while helping you understand what they value about your family dynamic.
Building Stronger Connections with Your Kids
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.
Creating Meaningful Conversations
Listen Without Judgment
Create a safe space where your child feels comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings without fear of criticism.
Ask Follow-up Questions
Show genuine interest by asking follow-up questions that help you understand their perspective better.
Share Your Own Experiences
When appropriate, share your own related experiences to create connection and show that you understand.
Natural Conversation Flow
The Daily Check-in
The Interest Explorer
The Emotional Check-in
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Don't Interrogate
Avoid rapid-fire questions that feel like an interrogation. Space out questions and let the conversation flow naturally.
Avoid Leading Questions
Don't ask questions that suggest the answer you want to hear. Let them share their genuine thoughts and feelings.
Don't Dismiss Their Feelings
Even if their concerns seem small to you, they're real to them. Validate their feelings and take them seriously.