Ever ask your child how their day was and they say "good" or "fine" and getting them to elaborate is difficult? This is a common response from kids. A way to create more meaningful conversations with your child about school is to use the "Rose, Bud, Thorn" technique to elicit reflection about their day. Reflecting helps students and parents to praise and reinforce the positive behaviors, but also helps to improve coping skills by brainstorming ways to overcome the challenges. Give it a try!