tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post6215196217414451158..comments2023-10-30T08:16:14.025-04:00Comments on Just Curious: The Conversation Starter BoxAnitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-46037324895628905062011-03-30T03:24:22.530-04:002011-03-30T03:24:22.530-04:00Well done! This is a fantastic success story! :)...Well done! This is a fantastic success story! :):)Annie Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13511943107737624183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-24427336632279086372011-03-23T12:53:57.219-04:002011-03-23T12:53:57.219-04:00What a great post! I am going to remember this wh...What a great post! I am going to remember this when my grands get to that tween age! Right now they jabber away to beat the band. I remember when my son was young and we had a bunch of his friends with us on car trips. I loved listening to them talk away amongst themselves and noticed they talked more to me and the Hubs on the way back when it was dark. Go figure!Midlife Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531655128417397650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-73398086579801585172011-03-21T17:24:43.584-04:002011-03-21T17:24:43.584-04:00This is absolutely awesome! I love this idea!This is absolutely awesome! I love this idea!SuziCatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04025931724313344438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-81590873759866260872011-03-21T00:20:06.014-04:002011-03-21T00:20:06.014-04:00That is quite a success! And your mother was righ...That is quite a success! And your mother was right! I was an exception; as a kid, I talked adults to exhaustion! But most kids are shy around adults, and have to be prompted with questions to which they can relate--the tattoo question was perfect!Scotthttp://solosocial.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-75499806293441410602011-03-19T05:41:01.995-04:002011-03-19T05:41:01.995-04:00Interesting post. My son, now 54, is a great talke...Interesting post. My son, now 54, is a great talker in our family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-68946337953824368012011-03-17T15:01:20.154-04:002011-03-17T15:01:20.154-04:00That is so inspiring!! Good for you. We need mor...That is so inspiring!! Good for you. We need more adults to get our kids talking. You'd be amazed at what you can find out! LOL<br /><br />Cheers!<br />Julie<br /><a href="http://juliemagerssoulen.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Julie Magers Soulen Photography</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773042400899326514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-35519528227755019252011-03-17T14:02:40.209-04:002011-03-17T14:02:40.209-04:00Wow! The box is an awesome idea. I do both. With ...Wow! The box is an awesome idea. I do both. With the girls, sometimes they'd all talk and then other times nothing. Now I have a boy at this age and it seems his group has no problem talking among themselves and almost prefer it that way. I have found when I'm quiet, I can learn a whole lot more than if I'm asking questions. Sometimes I bite my tongue to keep from interrupting. Amazing what you can learn.Tammy@Beatrice Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04028715977675080370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-83333029027146932282011-03-16T22:39:42.300-04:002011-03-16T22:39:42.300-04:00Just goes to show you what going the extra mile ac...Just goes to show you what going the extra mile accomplishes ... I like your idea to get past the rote questions and invite thought and opinion. The girls are learning something from the whole process too.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-70523206396962638872011-03-16T22:18:57.582-04:002011-03-16T22:18:57.582-04:00We used to have this conversation book of weird qu...We used to have this conversation book of weird questions. I miss it. I ALWAYS got our family discussing random things for a long period of time. I think it's a good idea to always have some good questions in your head to ask, like hair, yay or nay? Discuss.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15615430255988669257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-4743372459649999042011-03-16T13:35:12.744-04:002011-03-16T13:35:12.744-04:00Interesting post with a great idea. I enjoyed read...Interesting post with a great idea. I enjoyed reading this post. :)Chandrika Shubhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16765666976286325907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-36310494342069180022011-03-16T10:31:20.289-04:002011-03-16T10:31:20.289-04:00I love it! I have a book called the book of questi...I love it! I have a book called the book of questions, and another one that is basically an old Logic text book, that the kids love. Much better than having everyone on their cell phones engaged in stimulating one word text conversations ;)Just Two Chickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588015393799661678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-12973094376922973132011-03-15T01:01:36.043-04:002011-03-15T01:01:36.043-04:00I don't know if it's TV or something to do...I don't know if it's TV or something to do with social media or just a breakdown in civility, but often in today's world I think many people--and not just kids-- lack skills of good conversation. It's kind of sad. But when you do come up with a opinionated topic it can stimulate discussion. It may not always be intellectual or logical, but at least it's some sort of communication.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-36843922904748719542011-03-14T22:42:21.103-04:002011-03-14T22:42:21.103-04:00I love this post! I needed this advice. I am still...I love this post! I needed this advice. I am still learning how to get my teenagers to talk to me. I will use this idea. I think it would also be a great entry for my contest. I like using different types of stories and you didn't let a disappointing situation stay disappointing. You found a way to get the girls to converse with you. I think you should shoot me an email. Oh, back to the main reason I stopped by which was to let you know how much I appreciated the support you gave Simone on her feature post!Shanae Branhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16788563284474098409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-44269628989640771132011-03-14T20:06:24.800-04:002011-03-14T20:06:24.800-04:00I can always gets my grands to talk if I bring up ...I can always gets my grands to talk if I bring up dreams, wishes, and fill in the blanks. I'll add tattoos to the list of good conversation possibilities ! Thanks!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462124067637610359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-91093485680554814232011-03-14T20:01:48.024-04:002011-03-14T20:01:48.024-04:00Oh honey, I am the "Kid Whisperer" I ta...Oh honey, I am the "Kid Whisperer" I talk to 'em and join in every chance I get.<br /><br />God bless ya and have a marvelous Monday sweetie!!!Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-90954188666036578072011-03-13T20:43:30.458-04:002011-03-13T20:43:30.458-04:00What a great idea! I'm totally going to steal ...What a great idea! I'm totally going to steal this!Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853360875281742784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-58163294758497134382011-03-11T23:01:58.377-05:002011-03-11T23:01:58.377-05:00I did a little bit of both! I think it is so impor...I did a little bit of both! I think it is so important to talk to kids of all ages! <br /><br />You are so smart to think of the box of questions!gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894920637532415315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-40848312525718912692011-03-11T20:02:53.095-05:002011-03-11T20:02:53.095-05:00If they already have a conversation going, I let t...If they already have a conversation going, I let them be. I love to listen in to what they say, though. I can't help it. They say the most adorable things and the way they say... they act like little grown-ups. :)<br /><br />I love asking kids questions, never knowing what gems might come out in their answers. :)Buckeroomamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02408502555249594576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-13802388840540964772011-03-11T16:07:48.718-05:002011-03-11T16:07:48.718-05:00I talk to them and I let them talk among themselve...I talk to them and I let them talk among themselves. I have something called the Chat Pack that is similar to what your picture showed, except it is made especially for younger kids. We love it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-35518298409350743632011-03-10T22:13:38.789-05:002011-03-10T22:13:38.789-05:00I'm a bit of both. I've learned to ask mo...I'm a bit of both. I've learned to ask more than just 'how was your day.' I have to be way more specific with my kids and their friends to get the conversation going sometimes. My kids are talkers as are their parents, but yes, for non-talkers you gotta get the conversation going - my sister is really good at this! (though, her kids think she's nuts)<br />Sometimes I get the hint that my kids and their friends want to be left alone to talk amongst themselves, but I usually keep an ear open if I can, just in case the conversation goes in a negative direction. <br />One of my son's friends calls me 'Mom' so I guess I'm doing alright.<br />I found your post very wise. Good work Anita!Rebecca S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16409572371302109142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-55092267260775014202011-03-10T15:17:28.184-05:002011-03-10T15:17:28.184-05:00This made me smile. Too many adults think that dr...This made me smile. Too many adults think that dressing like kids, or acting like a kid is the way to connect. I like your way a whole lot better. My sons are now adults, and I forged wonderful relationships with them and their friends. I was interested in what they had to say...to this day they all call me Mama K...I feel so blessed. xxoo ValarieValariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18011739331857915942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-3266472081378626792011-03-09T14:58:12.061-05:002011-03-09T14:58:12.061-05:00I'm loving your conversation starter posts! I&...I'm loving your conversation starter posts! I'm not in a good mood, thought that I wouldn't going to write about anything today until now:)<br />My answer is...I think I prefer to listen them first:)<br />xoyoncahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05279848731673828058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-83896663571726292732011-03-09T13:54:25.133-05:002011-03-09T13:54:25.133-05:00Great question. I usually let them talk amongst th...Great question. I usually let them talk amongst themselves, but I always had girls who already gelled. Actually, haven't had a car full of girls (other than my own) in a loooong time. And I don't like diet commercials eitehr ;)Georgiana Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148430180111786272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-45496154576808308122011-03-09T01:27:39.944-05:002011-03-09T01:27:39.944-05:00I love this idea. I'm a firm believer in talki...I love this idea. I'm a firm believer in talking but there were times when I listened too. As my girls talked to their friends, I tuned in to what they were saying and where their passions were. Talking to young people comes natural for me but having conversation starters sure makes it much more interesting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04459265311205890622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-5123739357275042742011-03-09T00:24:26.810-05:002011-03-09T00:24:26.810-05:00That is a great idea! I find that kids do love to ...That is a great idea! I find that kids do love to be questioned but they prefer such random questions. One day I asked my kids, "What's your favourite soup?" I swear, I couldn't shut them up!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09894333322881236627noreply@blogger.com