Yadda Yadda Yadda Blah Blah Blah

You wouldn't think a bunch of blabbermouths like our family would need help starting a conversation, but I've got to thank The Chatterbox for providing some welcome encouragement in that area. Instead of questions about obscure Baby Boom…

Yadda Yadda Yadda Blah Blah Blah
You wouldn't think a bunch of blabbermouths like our family would need help starting a conversation, but I've got to thank The Chatterbox for providing some welcome encouragement in that area. Instead of questions about obscure Baby Boomer-era trivia, the cards are all about stuff parents really want to discuss with their kids but often don't know how.  The categories admittedly sound a little dry - like Building Character and Goal Planning - but the questions are conversational and really do inspire kids to open up.

Maybe too much.

When we asked my six year-old "Do you know anyone who complains a lot?" she looked right at me. -Julie

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