EPISODE · Jan 17, 2024 · 13 MIN
How to get kids to talk about school
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Some kids love talking about school. But some don’t— especially when something is upsetting them, like bullying or struggling with a specific subject. If your child is a bit quiet about how things are going in school, there are ways to encourage them to open up more. In this episode, learn some key things to keep in mind. Listen as host Julian Saavedra explains: Ways to ask kids open-ended questionsHow to be vulnerable with kidsAnd why knowing when to stop asking questions can make all the differenceVisit the episode page for a transcript and links to helpful resources. We’d love to hear from you. Write to us at [email protected]. Related resourcesHow to get your child to talk about schoolGet tips on how to respond when your child is frustrated about school Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Some kids love talking about school. But some don’t— especially when something is upsetting them, like bullying or struggling with a specific subject. If your child is a bit quiet about how things are going in school, there are ways to encourage them to open up more. In this episode, learn some key things to keep in mind. Listen as host Julian Saavedra explains: -Ways to ask kids open-ended questions -How to be vulnerable with kids -And why knowing when to stop asking questions can make all the difference. Understood.org is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “The Opportunity Gap” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2024 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.
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