Are you looking for the right self-discovery questions to use as journal prompts? Journaling is one of the most powerful ways to understand yourself. It connects you to your inner core, helping you determine what you really want and what you actually need in life. One good way to do journaling right is by answering … Read more
Even outgoing kids sometimes get shy, especially in new situations. A great way to get kids to open up is to ask questions. Ice breaker questions for kids are great for starting conversations and helping kids get to know the people around them. When you think about icebreaker questions you don’t want to get too … Read more
Have you ever sat in a room by yourself and thought about the big questions of life? I know I have. I remember the tagline from the film, “Aliens”’ that read, “In space, no one can hear you scream.” It made me think, is space really silent? If so, why do we have sound on … Read more
I remember playing general knowledge as a kid and thoroughly enjoying the moments when I got the answers correct. I felt an absolute sense of accomplishment (and I felt pretty grown up if I am being honest). With the holidays in full swing, I often overheard my niece telling her mother how bored she was. … Read more
Aren’t kids so interesting? They have so much personality… and have so much to learn about the world. They can also be both simple and complex. They have no filters, which often makes them say exactly what they are thinking and feeling. Yet, they can also be shy… closed off and secretive at times. Grown-ups can … Read more
Why are would you rather questions for kids so effective? Well, if you’ve ever tried to help children open up and communicate more, you probably agree with me that it can be a challenge. Kids are focused on the things they enjoy and, more than anything, they love playing and spending time with their friends. … Read more
Most kids seem to naturally be able to connect with others and start friendships. They also seem to be excellent at asking questions! As we become adults, it becomes much harder to make the human connections that are so essential for our well-being. It is no surprise that as we get older, we also seem … Read more
Back in 2021, I remember standing on a pier in Cozumel, Mexico in the evening. Based on my spot, I realized I would be able to watch the sunset. At that moment, a thought popped into my mind – I had never just watched a sunset from beginning to end! At first, I started to … Read more
Have you ever wanted to get to know someone, but didn’t know what to say? Or you just couldn’t find the words and didn’t want to come across as weird or intrusive? Sometimes, even when I already know someone, but want to get to know them more deeply, I’m afraid they’ll think I’m prying. Or worse, I’m … Read more
“Grape or Fruit punch? Chocolate or vanilla? Pizza or McDonalds?” These were some of my favorite “this or that” questions to answer as a kid. And I still love any question about food! Today, if someone asked me “Star Trek or Star Wars”… it would be a tough answer, but I usually have to pick … Read more