Here are a few ideas to kick it off:
“You were laughing so hard when you beat me in go- cart racing today. It reminded me to laugh more. Thank you.”
“You were so persistent today when we were learning to ski. I’m proud of you.”
Is there anything you (the parent) would like to ac- knowledge and apologize for? “I know I brushed you off the other day when you were talking to me. I’m sorry about that.”
Discuss your strengths and weakness, things you struggled with.
“When I was your age…”
“What was your favorite part of today?” You can follow it with, “Why?”
I cannot express enough how this is not a time for you to discuss what more you need from your child, or to lecture on grades or chores. This is a time to focus on getting deeper.