After-School Sharing
At a certain age, getting the details about what took place during their school days, while they were away from you, will be harder. This, for parents who’re truly curious and eager to hear, can be difficult. Just know it’s normal.
If you’re picking up on resistance when you drill your kiddo with questions about their day, take the cue and back off some. Instead, allow them time to just reset, be quiet and be present with you.
Later, you can ask a thing or two - try to be as specific as possible and let them share as much as they want to. Taking the pressure to report to you immediately adtger school off a bit will actually open doors for more authentic conversations to organically arise through the course of the evening.
Notice when they do share on their own and how it comes about. How much time did they need? What were you all doing when they brought their stories to share. Continue to be curious, allowing for the space they need, as they differentiate and grow up.
