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Teeter Totter ~ Finding a Balance Between Me-Hood and Motherhood
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Family Quiz
As the parent of a teenager, I’m constantly looking for way to improve communication in our house. A new idea came to me early on Sunday morning and I ran with it. I made a list of fun questions (two pages worth), printed out a copy for each of us and had everyone answer them together. First you just wrote down your own answer, but then as we went around sharing (taking turns because it’s not always about the teenager), we had to guess who would answer what for certain questions. It turned out to be a really fun, and surprising experience. We spent some time at the table JUST TALKING and learned something new about each other. If you have a child who is neurologically differently abled (like Autism), these types of games are especially valuable. Not only will it give you a window into their way of thinking (which will be VERY different from yours), but it will also subtly reinforce social skills, communication, turn taking and “Theory of Mind.” Theory of Mind is “seeing someone else’s point of view;” Something that can be hard for even the highest functioning among us, but for sure will be a deficit for someone on the Autism Spectrum. If you have an older child and think this sounds like a fun way to spend some family time… here are the questions I had my family answer.
What is your favorite family vacation memory? If you could change 1 thing you’ve done this year, what would it be? If you could buy 1 thing for our house, what would it be? What is your favorite TV show? What is your ultimate dinner? Who is your BEST friend (family members don’t count.)? What’s your least favorite chore? What’s your favorite book? Where is your favorite place to go, in Where’s your favorite place to go in What’s your favorite treat? If you could compete in ANY Olympic sport, what would it be? If you could have ANY job in the world, what would it be? When you have friends come over, what is your favorite thing to do with them? What would be the best gift you could get right now? If you could no longer drive anywhere, how would you get around? If 1 person HAD to come and live with us for forever, who would it be? What is your favorite movie? What is your favorite song? Say 1 nice thing about the person to your left. What is your favorite place to go in What are you most looking forward to in the next 3months (may, june, july) What’s your favorite thing about having pets? 8 comments from 6 users
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AmandaS
on Apr 6, 2009 at 10:35 AM
These are great! Your awesome list reminds me of something that I bought for our family. Its a "game" called Table Talk that has questions that eveyone can answer. I also use the nonfamily version for ice breakers at meetings at work and there is a couples version that Paul and I have as well. Here's the link:
posted by
creatress
on Apr 6, 2009 at 11:30 AM
I've heard of that before. Thanks for the reminder. I think it's a great idea to have some games like that to encourage communication. I used to make lists like this for my husband and I to do all the time... but that's fodder for another blog.
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Rinkus68
on Apr 6, 2009 at 06:28 PM
These games and types of books are absolutely wonderful for conversation even if it's not with family members! I have "The Book of Questions" and "It's All About Me" - and it's really funny how many times I go back to read my answers from years ago and how often those answers change! It's not only a great way to get to know others - but it's also a great way to get to know yourself and how you've grown & evolved. Like just the simple question of "what's your perfect weekend"... boy has THAT answer changed! LOL... (input imagination here...)... Thanks for the idea creatress! Now I know what I'm going to do on the long ride to Vegas in May with my honey! :} posted by
theurbanmom
on Apr 7, 2009 at 06:14 AM
Good idea!
Life Stories is another board game that is great for stimulating conversation and learning about family members, family history and insight into the people answering the questions. posted by
creatress
on Apr 7, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Rinkus68 , you made me laugh with your "perfect weekend" question. That is SOO true! You are also right on the money. There's nothing like a long car ride to force your family into communicating. The thing is... if my Autism Spectrum kid and husband will happily do this, then I'm 100% convinced that ANYONE will enjoy it. theurbanmom , I've played life stories before and enjoyed it. One of my son's therapist uses it with Autism Spectrum children. I think it's so wonderful that they have games like this on the market. I just may type up some new questions, put them on index cards, and keep them on the diningroom table! posted by
MiaMama
on Apr 7, 2009 at 11:43 AM
I love the Family Quiz idea!!!! I would love to do this with a group of family members or friends. I can't wait until my daughter is old enough so she can join in.Once again...AWESOME blog! You rock sista! posted by
patiencengrace
on Apr 7, 2009 at 03:21 PM
What a great idea! We have a bunch of out-of-state family members coming to stay with us for our daughter's graduation later this spring. This will be fun to do with all of them!
posted by
creatress
on Apr 7, 2009 at 03:37 PM
Thanks MiaMama and patiencengrace! My son and I had a nice day out today in Sacramento together. I took the car ride as time to ask him a lot more similar questions. We hada great day together. I told him when he's grown and gone it's conversations like these that I'll remember. He actually agreed with me. Glad you all liked the blog and enjoyed the ideas.
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