The best family conversation starters

Unlock your child's heart.

You want to reconnect with your child at the end of a busy day, but asking “How was your day?” doesn't cut it. You'll hear “fine,” and that will be the end of that.

These family conversation starters are the secret to unlocking your child's heart—what's important to them, what has them worried, and what they're excited about—so you both end every day feeling connected, loved, and happy.

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Spark the best conversations ever.

With your very own set of 150 powerful family conversation starters, you'll...

  • Get your whole family talking, thinking, and laughing together
  • Find out what's really going on in your child's mind
  • Get quiet kids to open up, and teach talkative kids the art of listening
  • Lose track of time at the dinner table because you're having so much fun chatting with each other

With a wide variety of questions on topics like family, friendship, growing up, school, travel, and the world, you'll peek right into your child's heart and find out their favorites, fears, and hopes.

The best family conversation starters

What parents are saying...

  • "Our kids love these conversation starters so much that if I forget to bring them to the table at dinner, they remember on their own! After we all go around the table to answer a question, they want another...and another. Since we started this little dinnertime ritual, we're having the best conversations, and I feel closer to my kids than ever before." – Crystal

  • "I don't even remember what we talked about before we had these family conversation starters. Since I have three boys, it was probably just a lot of jokes about bodily functions. But now that we use these cards every night, we have real conversations about topics that are important to my kids. Plus, it's fun for my husband and I to chime in with stories from our childhood, and the boys just eat that up." – Jennifer

  • "A couple years ago, I bought a set of conversation starters off Amazon that was like triple the price of this one. They were decent, but a lot of the questions didn't really get a conversation going because my kids just gave one-word answers. Then our cards got grubby from years of mealtime use...one too many spaghetti sauce stains for my taste! I decided to get this printable set so if my kids spilled on them or we lost them, we could just print another copy. I'm so glad I went with these instead of another expensive set! What I love most is that these questions really get a conversation going, and they work with a wide range of ages (a must for my family with a preschooler, grade-schooler, and teenager). This tradition is a hit with everyone in my family." – Kathleen

  • "I get to see my grandkids just a few times a year, and these conversation starters help me reconnect with them during our visit. I treasure the chats that come from using these adorable cards." – Susan
Family conversation starters that will spark the best talks

Bond with your family—anytime, anywhere.

Here are just a few situations where you can use these family conversation starters to connect with your child:

  • Foster a healthy conversation at the dinner table
  • Keep kids busy on long car trips or plane rides
  • Pass the time while waiting at the doctor's office
  • Reconnect with extended family at get-togethers during the holidays
  • Entertain a group of kids during a sleepover

...and more. You may even discover your kids grabbing the set when you're busy and asking each other the questions!

Kelly Holmes

About the Author

Hi, I'm Kelly. I'm the mom behind the website Happy You, Happy Family, the author of a book for parents by the same name, and a Certified Parent Educator. As a busy mom to four kids, I'm always on the lookout for clever, proven ways to connect with my kids. These family conversation starters have been a game-changer for my family on busy weeknights.

Since we started using these questions every night, power struggles and sibling squabbles have gone way down—and we end every evening with our tanks full of connection and love.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

I stand behind my conversation cards 100 percent. If you aren't completely satisfied within the first 30 days of purchasing, send me an email to let me know why it wasn't a good fit for you. I'll refund your purchase, no questions asked.

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How to get started: step-by-step

  • Order here.
  • After your order arrives, drop the cards in an empty bowl or mason jar and place on your dining room table.
  • Let your child pick a question or two to answer every night, then take turns going around the table and answering the question—and get ready to feel closer to your family.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Is this a physical product that you will ship to my house?

Yes, this is a limited-run print version of our popular digital conversation starters for kids. After you order, you will receive the 150 business-card-sized cards inside a small paperboard box.

Q: Do you offer any sort of guarantee?

I stand behind these family conversation starters 100 percent. If you aren't completely satisfied within the first 30 days of purchasing, send me an email to let me know why it wasn't a good fit for you. I'll refund your purchase, no questions asked.

Order today + reconnect with your child

These family conversation starters are the key to unlocking your child's heart so you can feel more connected than ever before.

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