Bucket Emptying: 5 Questions to Ask Your Child Instead of 'How Was School?'

How Not to Screw Up Your Kids by Dr Maryhan

Sep 6, 202620:58Kids & family

If you’ve ever asked your children “How was school?” and received “Fine” , “I don’t know” , or total silence, you’re not alone. Our children walk through the door with a full emotional bucket, tired from holding themselv...

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