The first five minutes after school rule: Why psychologists say parents should avoid asking “How was your day?”
The school bell rings, backpacks come off, shoes are kicked aside, and almost every parent asks the same familiar question: “How was your day?” The answer is usually just as predictable. “Fine.” “Good.” “Nothing.” For many parents, this exchange can feel frustrating. After all, they’ve spent hours apart from their child and genuinely want to…