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Follow One Detail
Your child offers a detail and seems open to continuing.
Try this
Pick a word they used and ask one gentle follow-up.
How to use it
What, when, where, who, why, and how are options rather than a checklist to run through. Let the child's answer guide the next move.
- Notice a detail your child chose to mention.
- Choose the missing information that would help you understand.
- Ask one short follow-up in their own terms.
- Pause, reflect, or stop rather than asking all six questions.
What it can sound like
These are illustrative examples. Adjust the words to your family and your child's needs.
“You said it was funny. Which part made you laugh?”
“You called the plan complicated. What part is hardest to sort out?”
Watch out for
A 'why' question can sound accusatory. Ask about what happened rather than demanding a justification.
If it doesn't fit this moment
“We don't need to go into it. Thanks for telling me that much.”
Free template
One detail, one question
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Reference reading
These public references support relevant communication principles. They do not validate this tool as an assessment or a tested script.