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Tips To Get kids to talk to Parents Without feeling like you are a dentist trying to PULL teeth

September 20, 2017 by Melissa Chapman 12 Comments

As a parent it is often  difficult to pull back and wait for your child to divulge the intimate details of their day and how those moments affected them on an emotional basis. Of course, the fact that your child is being so secretive about his daily experiences already sends parents, especially the overbearing types like me, into a tail spin. Thoughts like, is my child being bullied, having … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Parenting Tips Tagged With: communication skills, Conversations, emotional wellness, Melissa Chapman, One-Word Answers, parenting your kids

Need a few Conversation Starters? The Scholastic KidQ app for iPhone and Android has got you covered!

September 24, 2014 by Melissa Chapman Leave a Comment

Finally --we are uncovering the secret to getting your kids to talk to you- without feeling like you are a dentist trying to PULL teeth  The Scholastic Parent & Child KidQ app for iPhone and Android facilitates conversation via fun Q&A's about the things that kids (and parents!) are the most curious about, like Why is the sky blue? And Why do we say "ears" of corn? Each day, users are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Fun, Featured, Parenting Tips Tagged With: communication skills, Conversations, emotional wellness, Melissa Chapman, One-Word Answers, parenting your kids

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