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Kids are like sponges. If we say positive things to them, it makes a big difference in how they feel about themselves! But my kids start to tune me out if I say the same things over and over, and a unique compliment can really help the message sink in. For example, when my instinct is to say something general like, …
Chicken nuggets, plain ol’ pasta, mac & cheese—if your kiddo has a limited menu, you’re not alone. Here are some new ideas for picky eaters, straight from other parents who’ve been there! “When my daughter helps me cook, she gets much more excited about eating because she had a hand in making the meal.” — Debbie “If I puree foods, …
One time at a routine doctor visit, a nurse changed my son’s diaper, went to the sink…and washed my BABY’S hands! That surprised me, but the reason she gave surprised me even more. She told me that hand washing is the best way to prevent illness—and that goes for babies, too! Once babies are past the newborn stage, washing those …
Birthdays can be a whirlwind of cupcakes and presents and pizza. These Q4KIDZ questions are a wonderful way to spark a thoughtful conversation about what the day means and what the future might hold. Grab a pen and write down the answers for future reference (and do it again next year!). Memories & Silly Stuff 1. What is the first …
It’s never too early to help kids think creatively about STEM subjects — science, technology, engineering, and math. Here are a few fun Q4KIDZ questions to help them think about building, gravity, and measuring. There are no perfect answers — the goal is just to have fun thinking about these topics. Building & Measuring 1. If you had to measure …
Sometimes you need a little inspiration in order to get your kids to open up after school. Here are a few creative questions to get them talking. Friends, Family & Being a Kid 1. What words do you wish your friends would use to describe you? 2. In what ways are you different from your parents? How are you the …
by Ailen Arreaza Happy snowcalypse. By now, the inside of your house is probably scarier than any natural disaster and your kids, after exhausting every snowy-day activity available to them, are staging an indoor skydiving competition. Try talking them down the dining-room-chairs-stacked-on-top-of-a-dresser-cliff with these fifteen creative questions: For sparking deep, thought-provoking conversations: What is your first memory? What would happen …
We had parents ask their kids, “What’s something your family could do to make the world better for others?” We got some pretty great responses. 1. We can’t argue with Olivia’s logic (3) – “We can make chocolate chip cookies for everyone! This will make the world more better because chocolate chip cookies are yummy!” 2. Over a quarter of the responses had …
