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‘How was school today?’ How to help kids open up and say more than ‘fine’

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par Madeleine Fraser, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, Australian Catholic University

One of the first things parents want to ask their children after school is “how was your day?” We simply want to know how they are going and what happened at school.

But these conversations can feel like pulling teeth. Often you may only get a “good” or “fine” (if you’re lucky).

Why are children reluctant to divulge information about their day and how can you encourage more details?

Why don’t kids like to talk?

School can be overwhelming – with diverse social, academic and physical demands.

It may seem simple, but a genuine answer to the…

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