How to Start a Conversation with Your Kids
Featured in HuffPost: Helping Parents Start Better Conversations with Their Kids
In her HuffPost feature, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Reesa Morala, LMFT, shares practical conversation starters for parents who want to connect more deeply with their children about school, friendships, and emotions.
Reesa reminds parents that communication isn’t just about asking questions—it’s about creating space for honesty, curiosity, and connection. Too often, kids shut down when they hear the same questions every day like “How was school?” Her insight encourages parents to move beyond surface-level check-ins and instead open the door to more meaningful dialogue.
Why This Matters
School can be overwhelming for kids—new schedules, social dynamics, pressures to perform. Reesa explains that when parents approach conversations with warmth and openness, children feel more supported, seen, and safe. These intentional conversations not only strengthen parent-child bonds but also lay the foundation for resilience and trust.
What Reesa Highlights
In the article, Reesa offers simple but powerful shifts parents can make:
Ask open-ended questions: Instead of “Did you have a good day?” try “What was the best part of your day?”
Validate feelings: Let kids know it’s okay to share both highs and lows.
Listen without fixing: Sometimes kids need empathy more than solutions.
Be consistent: Small, everyday conversations build long-term trust.
Her message is clear: when parents lead with curiosity and compassion, they nurture connection and emotional safety.
Reesa’s Core Belief
At the heart of her work is the belief that every child deserves to feel heard—and every parent can learn how to create that safe space. Authentic conversations aren’t about perfection; they’re about presence.
Key Takeaways
Small shifts in how you ask questions can open the door to deeper connection.
Listening without judgment helps kids feel safe and respected.
Everyday conversations matter more than big “serious talks.”
Parents who model curiosity and compassion teach their kids to do the same.
This feature highlights Reesa’s passion for helping families build connection through communication. Whether in the therapy room or through national platforms like HuffPost, she continues to equip parents with the tools they need to break cycles and foster healthier relationships.
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