Sometimes when I least expect it one of the boys will come out with a question that I just don't know how to answer. I know very well that they will remember their question when I least expect it and will want to find the answer.
I've started keeping a small piece of paper and pencil in every room (especially the bathroom - because that's where the best questions are thought of!) to capture any and all questions. I also make sure to talk about the questions at some point during the week and make it a point to find the answers with them if at all possible.
One thing I've learned is to treat all of their questions as sincere requests for information. Nothing makes a kiddo feel bad like truly wanting to know something and have their question be made fun of or taken lightly when it shouldn't be!
That's a good idea...my 5 year old is our inquisitive one and he is just talking, processing constantly. He knows now that the internet has "all the answers" so if I don't know an answer to one of his questions, he will lead me to the computer so I can look it up :).
ReplyDeleteI think writing the questions down could also be a great journal of sorts...a fun way to remember what your little one was like at this age.
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