PARENTING
BY LARA KRUPICKA
When was the last time you talked ‘favorites’ with your child? Asking what kids prefer allows for interesting conversations and forges stronger bonds.
making connections
“WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE?”
L 18 january 2022
ooking for a way to get your kids into more meaningful conversations? Or just to get them to talk at all? Believe it or not, there’s one question that will help you with a variety of relational challenges that arise as your kids grow up and it’s asking, “What’s your favorite ...?” If you have ever asked a child what their favorite is, you have seen how that simple question sparks intense interest. Kids love to talk
favorites — favorite color, favorite food, favorite activity. And when they discover how a favorite of yours matches a favorite of theirs? Instant connection! But favorites don’t just work with kids. Think about the last time you met another fan of your team or someone who loved the same author you do. You probably hit it off with them right away. Tap into the power of favorites for building bonds within your family or for strengthening ties with friends. The topics about which you can talk favorites are nearly limitless.
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