After picking up children from school, parents often have numerous questions about their day, but this can overwhelm the child. Caley Kukla, a child development specialist, emphasizes that children experience excitement, nerves, and social challenges during school. Instead of inundating them with questions, parents should offer simple reconnection phrases like, "It's so good to see you" and wait for children to share their feelings. Understanding their emotional state before delving into questions can lead to more meaningful interactions.
"I know you want to hear about their day... here's the thing: they just had a day of so much excitement, so many nerves, so much socialization..."
"Think about how you feel at the end of the day when you've been with your kids all day, and they have a million questions... It's demand fatigue and questions are demands because they're really expectations."
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