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Every school year, we ask our children the same question — "How was school?" — and every year, we get the same one-word answer. This guide was created to change that.
Inside, you'll find 45 open-ended questions organized by theme — from your child's day-to-day experiences to their mental health, their learning, their friendships, and the values they're beginning to form.
You'll also find practical strategies for creating everyday micro-moments of connection (no matter your child's age or grade level), tools for staying mindful, open, and honest in the way you show up, and co-regulation strategies grounded in the nervous system work that shapes so much of my clinical practice.
This isn't a script, and it isn't about getting it perfect. It's an invitation — for your child, and for you — to be a little more known this school year. A dedicated reflection section walks you through your own patterns and motivations as a parent, because the way we show up matters just as much as what we say.
Rooted in a culturally responsive, trauma-informed lens, this guide is for every parent and caregiver who wants connection to be the foundation of this school year — not an afterthought.
This resource is educational in nature and is not a substitute for individual therapy or mental health treatment. If you or your child are navigating something that feels bigger than a conversation guide can hold, I always encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional.
Every school year, we ask our children the same question — "How was school?" — and every year, we get the same one-word answer. This guide was created to change that.
Inside, you'll find 45 open-ended questions organized by theme — from your child's day-to-day experiences to their mental health, their learning, their friendships, and the values they're beginning to form.
You'll also find practical strategies for creating everyday micro-moments of connection (no matter your child's age or grade level), tools for staying mindful, open, and honest in the way you show up, and co-regulation strategies grounded in the nervous system work that shapes so much of my clinical practice.
This isn't a script, and it isn't about getting it perfect. It's an invitation — for your child, and for you — to be a little more known this school year. A dedicated reflection section walks you through your own patterns and motivations as a parent, because the way we show up matters just as much as what we say.
Rooted in a culturally responsive, trauma-informed lens, this guide is for every parent and caregiver who wants connection to be the foundation of this school year — not an afterthought.
This resource is educational in nature and is not a substitute for individual therapy or mental health treatment. If you or your child are navigating something that feels bigger than a conversation guide can hold, I always encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional.