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131 Conversations That Engage Kids: How to Get Kids Talking, Grow Their Friendships, and Inspire Change (Creative Conversation Starters) Paperback – March 26, 2017

by Jed Jurchenko (Author)
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Inspire your kids to pause their electronics, grow their social skills, and develop lifelong friendships. These fun conversation starters for kids will guide you on the journey!

A Creative Kids Questions Book

Face-to-face conversations are increasingly rare in our fast-paced, high-tech society. Help your children build social skills, grow their relationships, and connect like never before with these creative kids' questions. In addition, parents will gain new ideas to help their children grow.

Conversation Skills for Kids

  • First, discover why conversations matter and learn why connecting with your kids is essential for their growth.
  • After that, learn five simple strategies for teaching kids social skills.
  • Then, dive into the 131 creative kids' questions.
  • Finally, we'll examine creative ways to encourage ongoing change in kids' lives.

Get to Know You Questions for Kids

In this kid's questions book, your child will dive into 131 creative conversation starters that build social skills. The get-to-know-you questions for kids are sure to get your family talking! It's for kids who long to create face-to-face connections that develop into life-long friendships. It is also for parents, foster parents, teachers, coaches, youth pastors, mentors, and everyone who wants to help their children to connect in an increasingly disconnected world!

Creative Kids Questions Include:

  • If the zoo offered to let you keep one exotic animal as a pet, which animal would you take home with you?
  • If you were the principal of your school for a day, what is one school rule that you would change?
  • No two snowflakes are exactly alike. No two people are the same, either. What is something that makes you unique?

★★★ A Social-Emotional Book for Kids ★★★

Use these questions to:

  • Stir-up fascinating dinner conversations.
  • Keep your kids entertained on rainy days.
  • Speak your children's love language.
  • As creative car activities for kids during long road trips.
  • These fun conversation starters for kids are perfect for camping trips and summer bonfires!

These creative kids questions are part of a conversation starters books series which includes:

  • 131 Creative Conversations for Couples
  • 131 Engaging Conversations for Couples
  • 131 Necessary Conversations Before Marriage
  • 131 Creative Conversations for Families
  • 131 Connecting Conversations for Parents and Teens
  • 131 Conversations for Stepfamily Success
  • 131 Holiday Conversations

★★★ Great Conversations Starters for Tweens Too! ★★★

These conversation starters are perfect for kids and tweens alike. If your middle schooler is disengaged, then this book is for you. Use these conversation starters for tweens to stir up fun, funny, and engaging conversations. Then, watch your communication and connection grow!

A Kids Social Book

Social skills are more important than ever. Don't just hope your kids engage. Take a proactive approach! This social-emotional book for kids will help you connect on a deeper level and help your child grow!

If you enjoyed, The Five Love Languages of Children, then you will love 131 Conversations That Engage Kids! To dive into these fun conversation starters for kids, scroll up and click "buy now!"

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I wrote this kids conversation starters book for kids because I am passionate about helping kids get connected in an increasingly virtual and disconnecting world. I also enjoy having fun, funny, and engaging conversations with my own children. My hope is that these creative questions for kids help you to speak your child's love language and build many happy memories together. Wishing you happy reading! 

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (March 26, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 60 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1544169949
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1544169941
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.14 x 8 inches
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    4.3 out of 5 stars 651 ratings

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Jed is The Joyfully Married Guy. He helps individuals, couples, and busy entrepreneurs find an effective rhythm (at work and home) and maintain their joy. This way, they can draw closer to their loved ones while they grow their businesses.

Jed is, first and foremost, a husband to an amazing wife and daddy to six wonderful girls. He's also a seminary professor, therapist, coach, and author of 21 books. Jed knows what it's like to experience life's storms and that it's possible to experience a bright future on the other side--one so bright that you may need to wear shades.

Jed graduated from Southern California Seminary with a Masters of Divinity and then returned to complete a second master's degree in counseling and psychology. In his free time, he enjoys reading, mountain biking, and doing life with his incredible family!

In each book Jed writes, you will find a mixture of honesty, humor, practical advice, and hope! He loves teaching in a practical, casual, and highly-caffeinated manner. So grab a cup of coffee, tea, or another favorite beverage, and dive into one of the many resources on this page :)

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Customers find the book helps young people develop real-life conversational skills and serves as a great classroom resource. The book is easy to read, with interesting questions that create family memories through fun discussions, and one customer mentions it's perfect for long drives with kids. They appreciate its functionality and short format.

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38 customers mention "Conversation skills"38 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate how the book helps young people develop real-life conversational skills and provides great conversation starters, with one customer noting it's equally useful for adults.

"...reviewing a complimentary copy of this book, 131 Conversations That Engage Kids by Jed Jurchenko...." Read more

"This book is wonderful for family dinners and parties...." Read more

"Jed Jurchenko has written a brilliant book to jumpstart conversations and create memories with kids...." Read more

"...It's the perfect companion for any time your family has time together--meals, commuting, and family worship, to name a few...." Read more

28 customers mention "Book value"28 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a great classroom resource and reference, with one customer noting it's worth referring back to.

"...I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and I can't wait to put the excellent suggestions into practice with my son...." Read more

"I really enjoyed reading this book. Some of the questions are funny and stimulating...." Read more

"...Thought provoking and smart, I cannot recommend this book with more enthusiasm. The author calls his work a small book with big goals...." Read more

"This is a great short book that is easy reading. Great to refer back to when you need a quick engagement topic...." Read more

12 customers mention "Fun"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun and engaging, creating family memories through hours of laughter and opinions, with one customer noting it really gets them thinking.

"I really enjoyed reading this book. Some of the questions are funny and stimulating...." Read more

"...I predict it will spur big results and create memories for families who need to get away from the TV and social media and just talk...." Read more

"...Far more fun than the alphabet game or when eye spy runs out of interest." Read more

"...She is bright and enjoyed answering my questions and I had a different question every day...." Read more

10 customers mention "Functionality"7 positive3 negative

Customers find the book's functionality positive, with several mentioning it worked perfectly for them.

"It works, I tried it! Scenario: visiting granddaughter glued to phone and laptop...." Read more

"This book worked perfectly for me. I am spending time with my granddaughter due to the pandemic. It has helped me get to know her better...." Read more

"...It’s literally just a list of questions to ask. Very basic to me and not helpful...." Read more

"...Great job, Jed! Highly recommended and part of a series, so check out the others!" Read more

8 customers mention "Discussion topics"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the discussion topics in the book, finding them interesting and helpful, with one customer noting how they can learn more about their children's interests.

"...It enables parents to get into their kids heads and learn more about their interests, values and dreams--all stuff worth knowing if you want to..." Read more

"...This book gives me ideas to bring up. The conversations are fun, fun...." Read more

"...The author's list of conversation topics is smart, engaging, and fun...." Read more

"...Using an extremely helpful series of questions, Jed gently encourages children to open up, share and give their opinions on a host of topics: from..." Read more

8 customers mention "Ease of reading"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, with one mentioning it's quick to write and share, and another noting it's simple for adults to respond to.

"This is a great short book that is easy reading. Great to refer back to when you need a quick engagement topic...." Read more

"...questions Jed offers for discussion are relevant to kids and easy for adults to respond to as well...." Read more

"...prompts for back-to-school engagement, morning starters, and quick writing to share...." Read more

"...Such an easy read, 131 Conversations that Engage Kids is a great reference to help keep the conversation going and encourage relationship growth." Read more

3 customers mention "Book content"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's content engaging, with one mentioning it's perfect for long drives with kids.

"...With the summer upon us, this is a must-bring book for road trips, vacations, and anytime...." Read more

"My kids love these questions for car rides! Age 6 and 11. Def good for car rides after the technology wears off...." Read more

"...Perfect for those long drives with your kids when you want something to talk about. Great job on the book author Jed Jurchenko!" Read more

3 customers mention "Shortness"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate that the book is short.

"This is a great short book that is easy reading. Great to refer back to when you need a quick engagement topic...." Read more

"...It is a short book but is packed with value." Read more

"Short and sweet. Perfect for focusing on conversation skills with teens...." Read more

Very good book that gives great examples of talk with kids
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Very good book that gives great examples of talk with kids
Very good book that gives great examples of talk with kids, not to them. It talks about conversations ideas, and techniques to use with examples from different ages of childhood. I recommend highly.
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  • Keryth Belvin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book For Promoting Communication With Children.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2017
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    I am voluntarily reviewing a complimentary copy of this book, 131 Conversations That Engage Kids by Jed Jurchenko.

    I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and I can't wait to put the excellent suggestions into practice with my son. He has been dealing with some issues at school and I didn't even learn about it from him. I found out through the guidance counselor at his school. He doesn't communicate with me about important issues and I really hope this book will help me change that.
    I am very thankful to Jed for writing this book. I think it would/will be helpful to anyone with children in their lives that want better communication between them. I think children want to share with their parents and other important adults in their lives but aren't sure how to or are afraid of the adults reaction and maybe reading this book will give the adult insight into how to be open, welcoming and encouraging when the child does come to them.
    Excellent Book!! I highly recommend this book to parents, caregivers of children/teens, teachers, guidance counselors, anyone that has interactions with kids.
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  • A. Alabama
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful for families
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2024
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    This book is wonderful for family dinners and parties. We have 7 year old twins, 75% of the questions are great for them, those same questions and the additional 25% are so wonderful at family parties.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars The questions are kids friendly and stimulating.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2019
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    I really enjoyed reading this book. Some of the questions are funny and stimulating. I am a school social worker and I will start putting some of these questions into practice with some modifications. More questions are needed to engage children from low income background and with history of trauma. This a great book.
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  • LT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Captivate Kids and Create Family Memories with Fun and Meaningful Conversations
    Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2017
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    Jed Jurchenko has written a brilliant book to jumpstart conversations and create memories with kids. I'm not a kid but I was completely engaged while reading and thinking about the questions the author posed to get into the minds and values of kids without them realizing what is happening.
    Some questions are fun but others can reveal the character of kids as they begin to grow. Thought provoking and smart, I cannot recommend this book with more enthusiasm. The author calls his work a small book with big goals. I predict it will spur big results and create memories for families who need to get away from the TV and social media and just talk.

    With the summer upon us, this is a must-bring book for road trips, vacations, and anytime. I'll be recommending it to friends and families, no matter how small or big the kids are! Looking forward to see what Jed writes next!
    46 people found this helpful
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  • Nicole B.
    3.0 out of 5 stars Damaged
    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2018
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    This is a great short book that is easy reading. Great to refer back to when you need a quick engagement topic. The only down side was that my book was damaged in the shipping process which resulted in a tear thru the center area of the book. I did not report it or ask for replacement as it wasn't worth the hassle to send it back. The damage is why I'm giving it only 3 stars, otherwise I would give it 5.
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  • Jon Beaty
    5.0 out of 5 stars Use This Book to Get Into Your Kids Heads
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2017
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    I've teased my kids a few times with the idea that the next generation of smartphones will eliminate talking. Jed Jurchenko's book is a great tool for parents who want to teach their kids the vanishing art of vocal conversation, with other kids, and with adults. The questions Jed offers for discussion are relevant to kids and easy for adults to respond to as well. It's the perfect companion for any time your family has time together--meals, commuting, and family worship, to name a few. It enables parents to get into their kids heads and learn more about their interests, values and dreams--all stuff worth knowing if you want to strengthen your family bonds and have a relationship with your kids when they grow up.
    12 people found this helpful
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  • Dr Denise A Nisbet
    5.0 out of 5 stars This really works!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2017
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    It works, I tried it! Scenario: visiting granddaughter glued to phone and laptop. Grandmother tearing her hair out, feeling resentful and wondering why either of them bother. Enter Jeb. Quick look at questions. Grandmother: 'If you could change one thing about your school, what would it be?'
    Granddaughter, face alight, and accompanying theatricals 'well we have this principal see, and he really shouldn't be principal of a school full of teenagers because .......' there followed half an hour of laughter. We went on to play game of Settlers of Catan which granddaughter was delighted to win for the first time. But the casual question from Jeb's book opened the door ... Dr Denise A Nisbet (and as a Clinical Psychologist you would think that I might be the one with the answers).
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  • J. Solomon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Classroom Teachers! This one's for you too.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2017
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    131 Conversations That Engage Kids: How to Get Kids Talking, Grow Their Friendships, and Inspire Change (Conversation Starters Books Series #5)

    I cannot relate to communicating with kids at home, but I know a great classroom resource when I see one. Jed Jurchenko has intended these conversation starters for families; however, they are equally useful as prompts for back-to-school engagement, morning starters, and quick writing to share.

    Here is Conversation #118 [modified] as an example: “What is one thing you did in the last month [during the summer] to make this world a better place? (Even little acts are OK).” When well-received or even applauded, a child receives a boost. It might even carry over and be shared with the family.

    I highly recommend this book.
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  • Rebecca
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great ways to engage with youngsters
    Reviewed in India on July 5, 2017
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    "A car cruising down the highway in the wrong direction can easily get back on track with a few turns of the steering wheel. On the other hand, a car stuck in the mud, or at a broken standstill, requires a great deal effort to reach its destination − even if that car is pointed in the right direction. Similarly, preteens, who are actively engaged in conversations with positive adults can be gently guided in the right direction." Love it! Pre-teens / tweens are in a special phase wherein they are no longer a child, yet not an adult. It takes time and effort for an adult to figure out the person and engage with them in meaningful ways. The author is passionate about connecting with those around him on a deeper and significant level and this shines through in this book.. The 131 conversation starters and engagers are great for getting to know and understand the child and their thoughts and ideas.. In this age, where kids are more connected to their devices than people, this book is definitely needed for parents, teachers and others engaged in working with kids and young adults.. In fact, I feel the questions can also be modified a bit for adults to bring out the long-lost child in them and relieve some stress :)
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  • Kaye Nutman - Hybrid Writer. Author of 'Headscarves, Headwraps & More'
    5.0 out of 5 stars An engaging book on engaging kids in Conversation.
    Reviewed in Australia on July 5, 2017
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    `I LOVE this book! It begins with the four main reasons behind why having good conversational skills is so important. Jed Jurchenko is clearly more than just an experienced father.
    He tells us how good conversations improve connection, attachment and intimacy – which is "… the act of allowing another person to peer into one's inner world while simultaneously sharing one's own heart."
    We are reminded that what were once basic social skills seem to be becoming a lost art."Today's kids are simultaneously more connected and more disconnected than any prior generation. Long-distance friendships come easily, while face-to-face connections can be scary."
    I loved the way he encourages talking for fun (the fourth reason why conversation is a great skill), providing 131 discussion starters, which are great for the dinner table, classroom, youth groups and more. These questions can be used by parents, teachers or by children with their friends: I thought the idea of playing the wooden block game JENGA, with numbered tiles each associated with a different question, was fantastic!
    Even though this book is aimed at children, parents and those who work with children - I fancy personally using it with my life story writing group, several of whom are in their eighties. I'm sure we'll have lots of laughs and find heaps of inspiration not only for speaking, but writing too.
    This is an engaging book on engaging kids in good conversations, and will be dipped into many times.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Brillant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2017
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    This is a great book, full of ideas for conversation starters with kids. I have neices and nephews and always struggle, especially with the nephews, now I can strike up a conversation more interesting to them than - "How's school?"
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  • Christopher Moss
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2017
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    If you need ideas and ways to improve your communication and bridges with your children this is the book to But!
    Simple and easy to use book with helpfully tips and ideas.
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  • Cathy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Opens your thinking for better and more enriching engagement with each other
    Reviewed in Australia on July 2, 2017
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    This is a book full of very good ice-breakers - offering a plethora of topics and angles to come at unqiue and meaningful exchanges with children. Jed stresses that the challenges of the electronic and digital era have imposed on relationships and the ability to positively communicate are specific to this generation. This book is therefore a timely read. The games suggested at the beginning shift it from a notion of 'questions' to 'fun and thought-provoking' conversations. What it also really makes you think is not just the art of getting a good conversation going, but the opportunity to really listen to what children and tweens think and how they express it. It's the ability to not just be a clever adult that engages a kid in conversation, but the chance to really connect and gain insight into the minds and lives of children. As a result, it engages kids and makes adults better understand. Highly recommend it.
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