Questions To Ask Your Kids
291 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWhen is the last time you asked your kids a question they were not expecting?!
As a busy parent it is easy to get into the habit of just asking “how was school today?” or having other types of routine conversations. I know I used to with my kids!
In this podcast I’ll inspire you to ask quick, fun and quirky questions that your kids will love to talk and think about. It will help you mix up your conversations at home AND build your child’s 21st century skills e.g. creativity, critical thinking, communication etc.
Each episode is a short 15 – 20 minutes long featuring a different 6 -12 year old child that I have a quick chat with. Listen in to hear conversations around “What are 10 things to do with a cup?” (Creativity) or “How would you cross a river if you had to?” (Critical Thinking) or "How could you describe a car to an alien?” (Communication) etc.
You could also listen with your child and pause now and again asking what they would say in the same situation!
Each of the questions and prompts I use comes from an app I’ve built for parents. It’s called KidCoachApp and, if you like what you hear, I invite you to download also and get started for free: www.kidcoach.app.
Let's get your kids talking and thinking!
Kavin
Dad of two kids
Founder, KidCoach
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Episodes
How many tennis balls can you fit in your car?!
August 09, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.23 MBThis week I speak with Aadi (7 years old), having fun estimating how many tennis balls would fit in the family car! His first guess is about 100, but then we apply a bit of structured thinking to come up with a much larger answer. For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store! 👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
#56 - Analytics - how many tennis balls can you fit in your car?
August 09, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.23 MBThis week I speak with Aadi (7 years old), asking the Analytical question of "How many tennis balls can you fit in your car?" His first guess is about 100, but then we apply a bit of structured thinking to come up with a much larger answer! For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
What are you really good and "confident" at doing?
August 02, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBThis week I speak with Saffia (7 years old), building some confidence. I get her thinking about how she got good at something and how she can apply that herself to something she is less confident doing currently. If you want to have more conversations like this with your own kids, then the KidCoachApp can help. I've written 1,000+ great questions and prompts in there for parents like you and update it regularly with world events and new questions too. Download free from your usual app sto...
#55 - Confidence - what are you really good and "confident" at doing?
August 02, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBThis week I speak with Saffia (7 years old), asking the Confidence question of "What are you really good and confident at doing?" I get her thinking about how she got good at something and how she can apply that herself to something she is less confident doing currently. For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
#54 - Creativity - if you found a secret door in your garden, where could it lead to?
July 26, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 9.87 MBThis week I speak with Aadi (7 years old), asking the Creativity question of "If you found a secret door in your garden, where could it lead to?" It takes him a while to get going, but with a little bit of prompting his imagination fires up and he paints a clear picture of a spider dance party behind his secret door! For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
If you found a secret door in your garden, where could it lead to?
July 26, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 9.88 MBThis week I speak with Aadi (7 years old), asking the creativity question of "If you found a secret door in your garden, where could it lead to?" It takes him a while to get going, but with a little bit of prompting his imagination fires up and he paints a clear picture of a spider dance party behind his secret door! For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store! 👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
What would happen if animals could talk?
July 19, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBThis week I speak with Maia (11 years old), asking the critical thinking question of "What would happen if animals could talk?" She talks through the pros and cons of animals talking and comes up with some problems that we could solve if we worked on them together. For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store! 👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
#53 - Critical Thinking - what would happen if animals could talk?
July 19, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBThis week I speak with Maia (11 years old), asking the Critical Thinking question of "What would happen if animals could talk?" She talks through the pros and cons of animals talking and comes up with some problems that we could solve if we worked on them together. For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
Bonus - What 11 year old Jay thought of the KidCoach questions
July 15, 2021 12:00 - 45 seconds - 554 KB"I enjoyed sharing my opinions" - Jay on the KidCoach conversations Let us help you do this with your kids too. Visit us at www.KidCoach.app now!
What 11 year old Jay thought of the KidCoach questions
July 15, 2021 12:00 - 45 seconds - 561 KB"I enjoyed sharing my opinions" - Jay on the KidCoach conversations. Let us help you do this with your kids too. Try our app! 👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
How do you know if someone is feeling sad?
July 12, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.2 MBThis week I speak with Maia (11 years old), building empathy by talking about how we know when someone is feeling sad. We talk about all the signs of someone being sad - both visible and hidden. She compares it to being angry and how being sad is "quieter" so harder to spot. If you want to have more conversations like this with your own kids, then the KidCoachApp can help. I've written 1,000+ great questions and prompts in there for parents like you and update it regularly with world even...
#52 - Empathy - how do you know if someone is feeling sad?
July 12, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.19 MBThis week I speak with Maia (11 years old), asking the Empathy question of "How do you know if someone is feeling sad?" We talk about all the signs of someone being sad - both visible and hidden. She compares it to being angry and how being sad is "quieter" so harder to spot! For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
#51 - Philosophy - should animals have the same rights as humans?
July 05, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBThis week I speak with Ria (11 years old), asking the Philosophic question of "Should animals have the same rights as humans?" We talk about wanting to give animals the same rights as humans but better education in society being the best way to go about it. For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
Should animals have the same rights as humans?
July 05, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBThis week I speak with Ria (11 years old), asking the philosophic question of "Should animals have the same rights as humans?" We talk about wanting to give animals the same rights as humans but better education in society being the best way to go about it. If you want to have more conversations like this with your own kids, then the KidCoachApp can help. I've written 1,000+ great questions and prompts in there for parents like you and update it regularly with world events and new question...
#50 - Creativity - what are 10 different things we could do with a pen?
June 28, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.2 MBThis week I speak with Saffia (7 years old), asking the Creativity question of "What are 10 different things we can do with a pen?" We work together to think about lots of different uses, especially when then pen is not just used to draw with. We give it magical powers like flying which unleashes all sorts of uses! For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
What are 10 different things we could do with a pen?
June 28, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.21 MBThis week I speak with Saffia (7 years old), getting creative about 10 different things we can do with a pen. We work together to think about lots of different uses, especially when then pen is not just used to draw with. We give it magical powers like flying which unleashes all sorts of uses! For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store! 👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Why do bad things sometimes happen in life?
June 21, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.19 MBThis week I speak with Jay (11 years old), building some resilience. We talk about why bad things happen and how time can heal all. Jay shares a story about riding a bike and notes that life would be very boring if only good things ever happened. If you want to have more conversations like this with your own kids, then the KidCoachApp can help. I've written 1,000+ great questions and prompts in there for parents like you and update it regularly with world events and new questions too. Dow...
#49 - Resilience - why do bad things sometimes happen in life?
June 21, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.18 MBThis week I speak with Jay (11 years old), asking the Resilience question of why do bad things sometimes happen in life? We talk about why bad things happen and how time can heal all. Jay shares a story about riding a bike and notes that life would be very boring if only good things ever happened. For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
Should you be polite to Alexa, when asking for things?
June 14, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.89 MBThis week I speak with Ria (11 years old), asking the philosophic question of "Should you be polite to Alexa?" We start with a discussion about Alexa but end up talking about robot slaves and how if we are kind to them they will be in return! For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store! 👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Should you be polite to Alexa, when asking for things?
June 14, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.89 MBThis week I speak with Ria (11 years old), asking the philosophic question of "Should you be polite to Alexa?" We start with a discussion about Alexa but end up talking about robot slaves and how if we are kind to them they will be in return! For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store! 👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
#48 - Philosophy - should you be polite to Alexa, when asking for things?
June 14, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.88 MBThis week I speak with Ria (11 years old), asking the Philosophic question of "Should you be polite to Alexa?" We start with a discussion about Alexa but end up talking about robot slaves and how if we are kind to them they will be in return! For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
What 9 year old Anika thought of the KidCoach questions
June 10, 2021 14:00 - 1 minute - 809 KB"It was fun to be creative. I like how the questions have no wrong or right answer" - Anika on the KidCoach conversations. Let us help you do this with your kids too. Get the app: 👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Bonus - What 9 year old Anika thought of the KidCoach questions
June 10, 2021 14:00 - 1 minute - 803 KB"It was fun to be creative. I like how the questions have no wrong or right answer" - Anika on the KidCoach conversations Let us help you do this with your kids too. Visit us at www.KidCoach.app now!
#47 - Critical Thinking - how would you stop kids in some countries going hungry?
June 07, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBThis week I speak with Jay (11 years old), asking the Critical Thinking question of "How would you stop kids in some countries going hungry?" I ask him to come up with ways to help feed hungry kids and not just by giving money to charity. We talk about why these kids might be hungry in the first place to discover the root cause of the problem (e.g. corruptness) and make sure we are addressing that. For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feel...
How would you stop kids in some countries going hungry?
June 07, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBThis week I speak with Jay (11 years old), asking the critical thinking question of "How would you stop kids in some countries going hungry?" I ask him to come up with ways to help feed hungry kids and not just by giving money to charity. We talk about why these kids might be hungry in the first place to discover the root cause of the problem (e.g. corruptness) and make sure we are addressing that. If you want to have more conversations like this with your own kids, then the KidCoachApp c...
#46 - Interviews - what do you do outside of school?
May 31, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.53 MBThis week I speak with Maia (11 years old), asking the Interview question of "What do you do outside of school?" She tells me about all the extra-curricular activities she does - from sports to music to drama. We talk about how they can have their ups and downs and are not always easy! For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
What do you do outside of school?
May 31, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.54 MBThis week I speak with Maia (11 years old), asking the interview question of "What do you do outside of school?" She tells me about all the extra-curricular activities she does - from sports to music to drama. We talk about how they can have their ups and downs and are not always easy! If you want to have more conversations like this with your own kids, then the KidCoachApp can help. I've written 1,000+ great questions and prompts in there for parents like you and update it regularly with...
#45 - Communication - what are 10 things that go fast?
May 24, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.38 MBThis week I speak with Aadi (7 years old), asking the Communication question "What are 10 things that go fast?" I get him thinking about things that go fast, coming up with a list as quickly as possible! For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
What are 10 things that go fast?
May 24, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.38 MBThis week I speak with Aadi (7 years old), asking the quick thinking question "What are 10 things that go fast?" I get him thinking about things that go fast, coming up with a list as quickly as possible! For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store! 👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
What are 10 ways to send a party invite?
May 17, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBThis week I speak with Anika (11 years old), challenging here to come up with 10 ways to send a party invite. We list out lots of different ways to communicate like this, noting how much more we can do in today's digital world. We talk about how "pictures paint a thousand words" and Anika even gets creative by inventing a new type of party! For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store! 👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
#44 - Communication - what are 10 ways to send a party invite?
May 17, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBThis week I speak with Anika (11 years old), asking her the Communication question of "What are 10 ways to send a party invite?" We list out lots of different ways to send party invites, noting how much more we can do in today's digital world. We talk about how "pictures paint a thousand words" and Anika even gets creative by inventing a new type of party! For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and dow...
Is chocolate flavoured rain a good or a bad thing?
May 10, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.56 MBThis week I speak with Anika (11 years old), asking her the critical thinking question of "Is chocolate flavoured rain a good or a bad thing?" We have a silly but stimulating conversation about the effects of chocolate-flavoured rain. She talks me through the pros and cons and then goes on to suggest why broccoli-flavoured rain would be even better! For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store! 👉 http://onelink....
#43 - Critical Thinking - is chocolate flavoured rain a good or a bad thing?
May 10, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.56 MBThis week I speak with Anika (11 years old), asking her the Critical Thinking question of "Is chocolate flavoured rain a good or a bad thing?" We have a silly but stimulating conversation about the effects of chocolate-flavoured rain. She talks me through the pros and cons and then goes on to suggest why broccoli-flavoured rain would be even better! For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download o...
What 11 year old Ria thought of the KidCoach questions
May 06, 2021 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.24 MB"They make me use my brain a lot which is fun" - Ria on the KidCoach conversations. She goes on to say she has learned to think about pros and cons in any uncertain scenario, which is a valuable skill for life! Let us help you do this with your kids too: 👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Bonus - What 11 year old Ria thought of the KidCoach questions
May 06, 2021 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.23 MB"They make me use my brain a lot which is fun" - Ria on the KidCoach conversations. She goes on to say she has learned to think about pros and cons in any uncertain scenario, which is a valuable skill for life! Let us help you do this with your kids too. Visit us at www.KidCoach.app now!
#42 - Empathy - what would happen if everyone could read each other's minds?
May 03, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBThis week I speak with Maia (11 years old), asking her the Empathy question of "What would happen if everyone could read each other's minds?" We think about what society would look like if all our emotions were readable and whether the ability to fully empathise would help or not. For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
What would happen if everyone could read each other's minds?
May 03, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBThis week I speak with Maia (11 years old), asking her the empathy question of "What would happen if everyone could read each other's minds?" We think about what society would look like if all our emotions were readable and whether the ability to fully empathise would help or not. If you want to have more conversations like this with your own kids, then the KidCoachApp can help. I've written 1,000+ great questions and prompts in there for parents like you and update it regularly with world...
Who would you want to go on a long car drive with and why?
April 26, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.86 MBThis week I speak with Saffia (7 years old), having a chat about "Who would you want to go on a long car drive with and why?" We end up covering lots of ground, including how she would like to meet a historic figure like Amelia Earhart and why! If you want to have more conversations like this with your own kids, then the KidCoachApp can help. I've written 1,000+ great questions and prompts in there for parents like you and update it regularly with world events and new questions too. Downlo...
#41 - Communication - who would you want to go on a long car drive with and why?
April 26, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.85 MBThis week I speak with Saffia (7 years old), asking the Communication question of "Who would you want to go on a long car drive with and why?" We end up covering lots of ground, including how she would like to meet a historic figure like Amelia Earhart and why! For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
#40 - Leadership - how has your headteacher shown leadership at your school?
April 19, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBThis week I speak with Jay (11 years old), asking the Leadership question of "How has your headteacher shown leadership at your school?" I encourage him to note what his headteacher has done as a leader, so we can learn this as a skill. He raises the topic of praise vs punishment and we discuss using them in the right balance as a leader. For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
How has your headteacher shown leadership at your school?
April 19, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBThis week I speak with Jay (11 years old), asking him "How has your headteacher shown leadership at your school?" I encourage him to note what his headteacher has done as a leader, so we can learn this as a skill. He raises the topic of praise vs punishment and we discuss using them in the right balance as a leader. If you want to have more conversations like this with your own kids, then the KidCoachApp can help. I've written 1,000+ great questions and prompts in there for parents like y...
Bonus - What Jay's mum thought of the KidCoach experience
April 15, 2021 10:00 - 39 seconds - 483 KB"I always knew that soft skills were important, however I didn't realise how much difference we parents can make by the conversation we have with our children" - Jay's mum. She goes on to say she will definitely be subscribing to the KidCoachApp! To get this experience for yourself, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store and get started for free straightaway!
What Jay's mum thought of the KidCoach experience
April 15, 2021 10:00 - 39 seconds - 490 KB"I always knew that soft skills were important, however I didn't realise how much difference we parents can make by the conversation we have with our children" - Jay's mum. She goes on to say she will definitely be subscribing to the KidCoachApp! To get this experience for yourself, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store and get started for free straightaway! 👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
#39 - Creativity - what are 10 different things we could do with a sock?
April 12, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.61 MBThis week I speak with Anika (9 years old), asking the Creativity question of "What are 10 different things we can do with a sock?" She gets really creative about socks, especially when we use the "magical powers" prompt to come up with springy socks that jump you to places quickly! For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
What are 10 different things we could do with a sock?
April 12, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.62 MBThis week I speak with Anika (9 years old), asking the creativity question of "What are 10 different things we can do with a sock?" She gets really creative about socks, especially when we use the "magical powers" prompt to come up with springy socks that jump you to places quickly! For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store! 👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
#38 - Communication - if you could stay up all night, what would you do?!
April 05, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 7.94 MBThis week I speak with Anika (9 years old), asking the Communication question of "If you could stay up all night, what would you?!" She plans a super fun party with food, games and friends for her up all night fantasy - but is also sensible enough to know to go to bed so she gets some sleep! For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
If you could stay up all night, what would you do?!
April 05, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 7.94 MBThis week I speak with Anika (9 years old), asking the communication question of "If you could stay up all night, what would you?!" She plans a super fun party with food, games and friends for her up all night fantasy - but is also sensible enough to know to go to bed so she gets some sleep! For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store! 👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Bonus - What children think of the KidCoach experience
April 02, 2021 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.55 MB"Fun. Makes me think. Enjoy giving my opinion. Makes my brain grow" - Just some of the things kids say about the KidCoach experience, in this quick compilation episode. Download the KidCoachApp or visit www.KidCoach.app to get your kids saying the same stuff!
What children think of the KidCoach experience
April 02, 2021 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.55 MB"It's fun. "It makes me think. " "I enjoy giving my opinion. " "It makes my brain grow." Just some of the things kids say about the KidCoach experience, in this quick compilation episode. For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store! 👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Tell me about your neighbourhood?
March 29, 2021 11:00 - 7 minutes - 4.94 MBThis week I speak with Ria (11 years old), asking the interview question of "Tell me about your neighbourhood?" She tells me a bit about her neighbourhood and why they need more electric vehicle charging points! For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store! 👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh