QUESTIONSTHAT WILL MAKE

YOUR CHILD

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AT BED TIME

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF TODAY?Helps your child feel content and happy before sleep.

It also instills a habit of focusing on the best thing that

happened in any given day rather than the worst

AT DINNER TIME

WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL FOR?There is a strong correlation between

happiness and gratitude, so this one is very powerful

WHILE FACING A PROBLEM

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT THAT?When a child comes to you with a problem, ask this question in a

warm and curious tone. Don't just jump in and solve their

problem; how does that help them in the long run?

WHEN SOMETHING GOES GOOD OR BAD

HOW DID THAT MAKE YOU FEEL?An essential part of happiness is being able to notice and express

your own emotions. It trains your child to be aware of his

feelings, and to use that information effectively.

WHILE TALKING/PLAYING WITH OTHERS

WHAT DO YOU THINK HE/SHE FEELS?Cultivate empathy by asking your child to wonder about

what someone else feels. Empathy will make your child

a happier person and build strong interpersonal skills

DURING DIFFERENT SITUATIONS

HOW CAN WE LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE?In any situation, you can teach your child that there are positives.

With preteens or teenagers, this question may be way too corny,

but little kids will like it.

DURING WEEKENDS

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO THIS WEEKEND?Anticipation of positive experiences brings more happiness than

the experiences themselves. A child who is excited all week to

get ICECREAM on the weekend is a happy child, just as an adult

who plans a vacation six months in advance is happier during

those six months

WHILE HELPING OTHERS

WHAT CAN WE DO TO MAKE OTHERS HAPPY?Bringing your child along to visit a sick relative, or someone

recovering from surgery, or to volunteer at a soup kitchen is

a wonderful gift that you can give to your child.

WHEN PLAYING OUTDOORS

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO OUTSIDE TODAY?Getting outside and engaging in physical activities alongside your

child is a wonderful way to get him or her in the habit of

not just sitting around.