Conquering The Dead Space
I hate the dead space. The dead space is that time when you are in the car with one of your kids and you just can’t seem to get more than two words from them. With my younger sons (my 8 year old twins), it is nonstop talking, but not so with my older kids.
I really have to prod with my older kids to get them to open up. Do you know what I mean? As kids get older and move into their teen years, they become more guarded and introverted. Conversation becomes harder. Just at the time when we need to know what our kids are thinking they clam up.
It is just frustrating, I realized it was easier to bypass my frustration, if I had ready quiets. Young kids could get points if you are not able to guess their responses. For instance, you might ask what was the most exciting thing you learned in school today? Even if your child does not like school, the child will be focused on finding something positive to say. Try it.
When I first tried it with my little talker, Judah, he had so much to say and even thought of different questions to ask.
Derek is the founder of Intentional Dad, He enjoys helping fathers connect intentionally with their children. When he isn’t engaging his children in some intentional task, he spends his time working on his honey-to-do list and watching old movies.
I really have to prod with my older kids to get them to open up. Do you know what I mean? As kids get older and move into their teen years, they become more guarded and introverted. Conversation becomes harder. Just at the time when we need to know what our kids are thinking they clam up.
It is just frustrating, I realized it was easier to bypass my frustration, if I had ready quiets. Young kids could get points if you are not able to guess their responses. For instance, you might ask what was the most exciting thing you learned in school today? Even if your child does not like school, the child will be focused on finding something positive to say. Try it.
When I first tried it with my little talker, Judah, he had so much to say and even thought of different questions to ask.
Derek is the founder of Intentional Dad, He enjoys helping fathers connect intentionally with their children. When he isn’t engaging his children in some intentional task, he spends his time working on his honey-to-do list and watching old movies.