So, some people are naturally highly attuned to kids. They are able to get in the kids’ zones and get down with them, play and talk easily. Me, I’m the type of parent who needs more help. In particular, what to talk to the children about.
The good thing is, my kids are so talkative and tend to stretch out their explanation. Yet there are still times of awkward silence at the dinner table I absolutely hate that. Ugh. I can’t stand to eat in silence. Might as well eat alone.
Today this TableTopics thing caught my eye. What a great idea! It’s a box of cards with some conversation starters like:
- Is it more fun to be a parent or a child
- Would you rather live for a week in the past or the future
- What family or school rule would you most like to change
These are awesome! And it can help us really understand our kids at a deeper level too. The cube costs $25. Great for the uninspired (like me).
On the other hand, I suspect this is something that you could also create on your own with a card box and a bunch of index cards. Maybe let the children add their own topics to discuss too.
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