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A crossed-out "How was your day?" speech bubble beside "Tell me a story"— a gentler way to talk with children about their day.

When a Child Won't Talk About Their Day: A Gentler Way Into Your Child's Inner World

Why does 'How was your day?' so often get a shrug? A clinical psychologist explains why direct questions can fall flat for kids — and a gentle, evidence-informed alternative that actually works.

Dr Germaine Gergis

3 days ago5 min read

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When a Child Won't Talk About Their Day: A Gentler Way Into Your Child's Inner World

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