The Mommy Files: Conversation Starters
When our daughter was in elementary school, she used to come home everyday and want to tell us everything that happened that day… right down to which kid stuck a yellow crayon up his nose. But as she’s gotten older, those conversations have gotten less and less frequent, primarily because she doesn’t always want to tell us what’s went on at school.
Or how about when you go out for dinner with your hubs and you don’t have anything to talk about but the kids? Did you ever think, “Man, we need something to talk about.”
Well, here’s a treat. Conversation starters. My friend originally told me about a book called Dinner Talk which I’ve already purchased…it’s got great questions that would be totally appropriate for any age group (for example, “If you could inherit one trait from a wild animal, what would it be?”).
But what if I didn’t want to buy a book? Were there other resources are out there? Indeed.
I found a website called (ironically enough) ConversationStarters.com. With questions like “How often do you shower?” and “Do you believe people are inherently good?” you know you’re getting into heady stuff.
There’s also Unique Conversation Starters, which includes “Does your gum lose it’s flavor on the bedpost overnight?” and “What’s your favorite Cyndi Lauper song?”
And above all else, don’t forget to look at Oprah’s favorite pick Table Topics. These are frippin’ AWESOME!!! With idea cards to keep your kids from getting bored to dinner and cocktail party questions, this is absolutely a must have!
What are your favorite conversation starters? Do you ever use them at the dinner table or on date night?
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