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Inside Highlights September 2016

11 Thought-Provoking Questions You Might Have Never Thought of Asking Your Kids
Alexandra Gakos
08-17-16

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Our monthly head-scratcher, BrainPlay, presents kids with a series of open-ended questions designed to invite their most creative, out-of-the-box thinking. BrainPlay—which used to be called Headwork—offers a combo of factual and inspirational questions for children to contemplate as they push their minds to the limit. The questions challenge youngsters to compare, contrast, reflect, and make choices.
BrainPlay presents kids with a series of open-ended questions designed to invite their most creative, out-of-the-box thinking. Download the free printable questions to challenge your kids...

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iStock/koya79 andksyu_densika/Art by Erin Mauterer

Take a look at this month’s issue, or download the printable September questions here. For fun, create a challenge: several times a week, disclose one question at breakfast, let your kids’ creative juices flow, and then revisit the prompt for a revealing or hilarious evening discussion!

BrainPlay presents kids with a series of open-ended questions designed to invite their most creative, out-of-the-box thinking. Download the free printable questions to challenge your kids...

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Alexandra Gakos

Alexandra Gakos is a freelance writer who lives in New Jersey.

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Money is a touchy topic for many American families. How likely are you to discuss a job loss or serious financial setback with or in front of your children? Choose one answer.

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Money is a touchy topic for many American families. How likely are you to discuss a job loss or serious financial setback with or in front of your children? Choose one answer.
I would not discuss a serious financial setback/job loss with my children. I wouldn’t want them to worry.
26% (11 votes)
I would consider discussing a financial setback/job loss with my children—they'd probably find out anyway.
33% (14 votes)
I would have no problem discussing a financial setback/job loss with my children.
40% (17 votes)
Total votes: 42