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Getting beyond answers like ‘fine’ and ‘nothing’: 5 simple ways to spark real talk with kids

  • Written by Shelbie Witte, Dean, College of Education and Human Development, University of North Dakota
Getting beyond answers like ‘fine’ and ‘nothing’: 5 simple ways to spark real talk with kidsMost kids want to know whether the adults in their lives are genuinely interested in their day – and aren't just going through the motions.FG Trade/E+ via Getty Images

Each afternoon, a familiar conversation unfolds in many households.

“How was school today?”

“Fine.”

“What did you learn?”

“Nothing.”...

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