60 Questions to Ask Kids to Get to Know Them Better

If getting your kid to talk is like pulling teeth, you’re not alone. Sometimes our kids, just like anyone else, need a little quiet time. But sometimes, the right question is the key to getting your little one to talk about their day – and we mean, really talk about it.

The trick is to think beyond the classic, “How was your day today?” The question often leads to a dead end – the dreaded, “Good.” Instead, you can queue up some fun, compelling, thought-provoking questions to ask your kid that’ll draw them out a little more. You might feel awkward at first (why didn’t anyone tell us that we can sometimes feel awkward talking to our own flesh and blood?) but once the answers start to flow, you’ll be happy you asked.

Of course, nothing can make you draw a blank quite like being tasked to think up meaningful, engaging, open-ended questions to ask your kid. Don’t worry, though – we’ve got you covered. Read on for 60 questions to ask your kid in the car, at the dinner table, or when you simply need more than a one-word response.