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Sometimes it’s really difficult to figure out how to START a conversation with preteens and teens, because it feels like you live on different planets. Search Institute’s questions help to bridge that divide, engaging families in meaningful conversations that give a voice to everyone around the table. These discussion topics can encourage relationship building as family members discover and build common ground.
Excellent conversation starters! They are open-ended and non-threatening.
For 3 to 9 year old children, using the Kelly Bear books that ask a question on each page serve to enhance parent-child open communication and bonding. For sample pages see http://www.kellybear.com/KBMaterials.html and click on the picture of the books.