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24 Pillow Talk Questions for You and Your Child

“Mom?” my daughter asked as I pulled her quilt up to her chin. “Can you stay a little longer? Five more minutes?” She had her arm wrapped around her stuffed bunny, the same one she’d slept with since she was a baby. I smiled, smoothing her hair off her forehead. “A few more minutes,” I agreed, remembering I’d been meaning to start incorporating pillow talk questions into our nightly routine. She wiggled over, allowing me space to lay beside her. Then she extended her arm around my waist, smooshing the bunny. “I have a question for you,” I said. “It’s OK to think about your answer for a minute before you respond. Are you ready?” In the glow of the nightlight, I saw her smile and nod.

Do you ask your kids pillow talk questions at bedtime? They’re great for any age. Little ones like stalling before bed, and big kids often let their guard down when you’re not rattling off a to-do list or asking if homework is done. Plus, the lack of screens means there are no distractions. Pillow talk questions are a great way to connect with your child at a heart level, so try one of these 24. I asked my daughter number seven.

Creative Pillow Talk Questions

1. What do you like to dream about?
2. If you were an animal, what one would you be and why?
3. Who is your hero? Why?
4. What is one thing you would like to learn to do well?
5. If you could keep only one thing out of everything you have, what would it be?
6. Who would you choose if you could trade places with anyone?
7. Where would you go if you could spend 48 hours anywhere in the world?
8. What is your best memory this school year?

Questions About Your Child

9. When do you feel misunderstood by grown-ups or friends?
10. What three words best describe you?
11. What’s something that makes you angry?
12. What’s the best compliment you ever received?
13. What are you most grateful for? Who are you most grateful for?
14. Would you rather have more toys, more candy, or more pets?
15. What are you most proud of yourself for?
16. When is the last time someone hurt your feelings? How did you react?
17. What is the scariest thing that happened this year?
18. What would you like for me to pray about for you this week?

Questions About Others

19. Who is the kindest person you know? Why?
20. What do you like most about your best friend?
21. Do you know someone who is going through a hard time? How can you help that person?
22. Who do you think is really successful? Why?
23. What’s the best thing about your teacher this year?
24. How would you describe our family?

Bedtime is an important time to spend with kids. Sometimes you get insight that you wouldn’t get during the day. Try using this sleepy time to really connect with your child.

And, if you’d rather connect earlier in the day, here are 15 more ways to use conversation starters.

What’s your favorite pillow talk question above? Why?

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