Looking for a way to get your kids into more meaningful conversations? Or just to get them to talk at all? Believe it or not, there’s one question that will help you with a variety of relational challenges that arise as your kids grow up and it’s asking, “What’s your favorite …?”
If you have ever asked a child what their favorite is, you have seen how that simple question sparks intense interest. Kids love to talk favorites — favorite color, favorite food, favorite activity. And when they discover how a favorite of yours matches a favorite of theirs? Instant connection!
But favorites don’t just work with kids. Think about the last time you met another fan of your team or someone who loved the same author you do. You probably hit it off with them right away. Tap into the power of favorites for building bonds within your family or for strengthening ties with friends. The topics about which you can talk favorites are nearly limitless.
ASK YOUR KIDS:
“What’s Your Favorite?”
Animal
Pet
Song
Musician
Type of music
Quiet activity
Loud activity
Recess activity
Season
Month
Holiday
Vacation
Alone time activity
Gift you ever got
Sport
Sports team
Athlete
Meal of the day
Breakfast food
Dinner food
Dessert
Flavor of ice cream
Candy
Book
Author
Vehicle
Means of transportation
Place to visit
Museum
Movie
Actor
Character in a movie or book
Thing to do with a friend
Color
Time of day
Way to fall asleep
Way to wake up
Game
Carnival attraction
Musical instrument
Person to visit
Summer food
Fall food
Winter food
Spring food
Flower or plant
Toy
Playground equipment
Teacher
Number
Letter
Cold weather activity
Warm weather activity
Way to spend a lazy day
Restaurant
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