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Bedtime is one of those prime parenting times when we can connect with kids and make a big impact in their lives…but it can be so hard when we are tired and just want some quiet time!
I try (and I do mean try…it is not unusual for me to put my boys to bed and then fall asleep on the couch before I actually get my older girls tucked in for the night!) to spend a few minutes with my older children each night before they go to sleep.
When I do it…I love this time of day to sit with them individually and ask them a few questions about how their day has gone…it’s a time to reconnect…a time they have me all to themselves! And I know they absolutely love it (except for the 15 year old…chalk it up to teenage hormones!)
Connect with Kids!
I have been in the habit the past few years of asking these four questions.
- What is the best thing that happened today?
- What is the worst thing that happened today?
- What did you do to serve someone today?
- What is something you are thankful for today?
Lately, I sometimes ask…”What was something you did today that was hard?” or “When did you fail today?” Maybe those are unusual questions but I want my children to recognize that failure is not bad and that they can do hard things.
Some other question ideas
- What wold you say was the best day of your life so far?
- What was the worst day of your life….and why?
- What do you admire most about your dad?
- What is your favorite scripture….and why?
- What is a skill that you wish you were better at? How can we halp you improve?
- What do you wish I understood better about you?
I want to keep communication open with my kids and talking to them at night it a great way to do that!
Here is another idea for creating great relationships with your children!
Make it Happen!
- Think about the routines in your home. When do you make connections with your kids? If you aren’t connecting the way you want to…what is one small step you can take to connect with your kids in a more meaningful way?
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Share Your Ideas!
- What are the moments you best connect with kids? When do you feel like you have the biggest impact on them?
This free family life audio course also provides some great tips and techniques to help your strengthen your family relationships.
