With the beginning of school classes, parents often face the issue of how to get their kids to talk about what happened in school. With their busy schedules or just a simple lack of interest kids often end up ignoring the question or giving one-word answers, but after so much worry and effort, parents put in getting their kids ready for school they expect to at least know what happened there. 

There are various ways to help you get through this problem but first, try to rephrase your question and instead ask them, 

“What was the best or worst part of your day?” 

Tell me something that made you laugh today or Did something made you cry in school today? Or “Who is your best friend in school?” 

Next, you can start conversations about any artworks or assignments they brought home. It can remind them of something related to the work they did in school and would also give you a chance to know how they interpret the particular subject. 

Then you can keep a special 10 minutes time in your day where you tell your kids about your day or engage in any activity with them. Kids often look up to you as their role models and listening about your day can motivate them to talk about theirs. It may sound easy but during the hustle and bustle of your day-to-day activities, with homework, bedtime time routine, and dinner it can be a challenge for many but will be fruitful. 

Another thing you can do is learn their schedules, this way you can ask them more specific questions about their day which they may find easier to answer. 

Overall try to pick a time when your child might be more receptive to talking, like over dinner or during a car ride. And once they start talking, listen. It may be hard not to get excited that they are actually talking and ask a million questions. But try not to interrupt them and make it feel like an interrogation. Because you want to be that place for your kids where they can completely unburden themselves from life’s difficulties and enjoy it to the fullest.