Stop Asking "How Was School

"How was school?" "Fine."

If that's how your afternoons go, you're not alone. Most kids aren't hiding anything. The question is just so familiar that "Fine" becomes the automatic answer.

Stop Asking "How Was School?" is a short, easy-to-read book for parents who want their children to open up. In 15 illustrated chapters, you'll learn why kids shut down after school and which questions invite real stories instead:

😂 "What made you laugh today?"

🍎 "Who did you sit with at lunch?"

🏃 "What was the hardest part of today?"

🌱 "Did anything surprise you today?"

You'll also learn how to listen without rushing to fix things, so your child feels safe sharing both the big things and the little ones.

What's inside

• Why kids say "Fine," and why it isn't rejection
• The four door-opening questions, with a chapter on each
• How to listen without interrogating or jumping to advice
• What to do when your child says "Nothing"
• Question ideas for ages 4–7, 8–11, 12–14 and 15+
• The best times and places for talking, such as car rides and bedtime
• How to respond when your child shares something hard
• Easy family rituals like High and Low and a Question Jar
• A colorful illustration for every chapter

Who it's for

• Parents of children in primary or secondary school
• Parents who want a closer connection but don't know where to start
• Grandparents, guardians and teachers who want better conversations with kids
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Format

PDF ebook · 17 pages · instant download · readable on phone, tablet or computer

Closing line

"Fine" is a wall. Laughter, curiosity and honest questions can become a door. 🚪💙