In our household, family dinners are a mix of chaos and connection. On the nights we manage to gather around the table, my partner and I typically kick off the meal with the predictable inquiry: “How was your day?” More often than not, our two older children (ages 10 and 8) respond with indifferent shrugs, while our 3-year-old stares blankly, probably contemplating what’s for dessert. They often eye the dinner with the kind of disdain usually reserved for broccoli, immediately requesting Mac and Cheese instead.
This dynamic is familiar to many parents. While I cherish my bond with my kids, I sometimes find it disheartening that they don’t open up easily during dinner. I began to wonder if my approach was lacking something essential.
Recently, I stumbled upon the inspiring story of two brothers, Max and Leo, who founded the successful T-shirt brand, “Good Vibes Only.” Their journey took a sharp turn when their parents were involved in a serious car accident during their childhood. Their mother, however, chose a positive path, asking her six children each night, “What was the best thing that happened today?”
According to Max and Leo, this simple question revolutionized their dinner conversations. Instead of discussing problems or frustrations, they found joy in sharing funny moments or exciting experiences from their day. This shift in focus helped them cultivate a mindset of optimism, steering clear of a victim mentality.
Reading about their experiences made me realize how drastically different their dinner conversations were from the typical responses I received. Perhaps the question, “What was a good thing that happened today?” could work wonders in my own family too. Like the Jacobs brothers, I hope this new practice could foster a more positive atmosphere and prepare my children for life’s challenges.
I understand that some might roll their eyes at the idea of simply flipping a question. I, too, have battled with anxiety and depression, where even the smallest effort to be positive can feel overwhelming. However, I wonder if this shift in dialogue could be a small but significant tool for my children, especially if they face similar struggles as they grow.
So, tonight at dinner, instead of the usual “How was your day?”, I will ask my kids to share something good that happened. I’ll lead by example, sharing my own positive experience, and maybe, just maybe, it will inspire them to look for the silver linings in their lives too.
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In summary, adopting the practice of asking my kids about the good things in their day may help cultivate a more optimistic outlook in our family. It’s a simple change that could lead to richer conversations and a stronger emotional foundation for my children.
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