Free 7-Day Food For Thought Challenge
In just one week, discover how to get beyond “fine” and “I don’t know”—and start hearing what your teen really thinks.
For seven days, try one interesting question and one simple conversation practice each day—and see what happens when you give your teen something worth talking about.
5 minutes with me
About 10 minutes with your teen
That's it
Starts immediately. Day 1 is ready as soon as you sign up, and I’ll send you the next challenge each day.
Free 7-Day Food For Thought Challenge
In just one week, discover how to get beyond “fine” and “I don’t know”—and start hearing what your teen really thinks.
For seven days, try one interesting question and one simple conversation practice each day—and see what happens when you give your teen something worth talking about.
5 minutes with me
About 10 minutes with your teen
That's it
Starts immediately. Day 1 is ready as soon as you sign up, and I’ll send you the next challenge each day.
how it works
Here's what you'll actually do
This isn't just about finding better questions.
The question gets the conversation started. Each day, you'll also practice one simple way to listen, follow up, and help your teen think a little deeper.
1
DAY 1
Just Ask
Start with one question designed to get everyone thinking.
2
DAY 2
Ask One More
Learn why the first answer is usually only the beginning.
3
DAY 3
Stay Curious
Learn how to find your next question inside your teen's answer.
4
DAY 4
Make the Case
See what happens when you ask your teen to make the case for an idea they don't agree with.
5
DAY 5
Think Out Loud
Let your teen hear how you reason through an idea—including uncertainty.
6
DAY 6
Let Them Lead
Step back and see where your teen takes the conversation.
7
DAY 7
Keep It Going
Turn what you've learned into a simple habit your family can continue.
By the end of the week, you'll have seven new conversation ideas—and a few simple ways to keep better conversations going.
A real example
Here's the kind of conversation we're talking about
Here's one example
“What skill do you think every kid should learn before they become an adult—and why?”
There's no right answer.
The interesting part isn't whether you agree. It's hearing how your teen thinks through it.
And during the challenge, I'll show you simple ways to keep a conversation like this going.
how it works
Here's what you'll actually do
This isn't just about finding better questions.
The question gets the conversation started. Each day, you'll also practice one simple way to listen, follow up, and help your teen think a little deeper.
1
DAY 1
Just Ask
Start with one question designed to get everyone thinking.
2
DAY 2
Ask One More
Learn why the first answer is usually only the beginning.
3
DAY 3
Stay Curious
Learn how to find your next question inside your teen's answer.
4
DAY 4
Make the Case
See what happens when you ask your teen to make the case for an idea they don't agree with.
5
DAY 5
Think Out Loud
Let your teen hear how you reason through an idea—including uncertainty.
6
DAY 6
Let Them Lead
Step back and see where your teen takes the conversation.
7
DAY 7
Keep It Going
Turn what you've learned into a simple habit your family can continue.
By the end of the week, you'll have seven new conversation ideas—and a few simple ways to keep better conversations going.
A real example
Here's the kind of conversation we're talking about
Here's one example
“What skill do you think every kid should learn before they become an adult—and why?”
There's no right answer.
The interesting part isn't whether you agree. It's hearing how your teen thinks through it.
And during the challenge, I'll show you simple ways to keep a conversation like this going.
Who it's for
This challenge is for you if…
You don't need a teen who's struggling to communicate. This isn't about fixing a broken relationship. It's about creating more opportunities to discover what your kid thinks, why they think it, and who they're becoming.
Who it's for
This challenge is for you if…
You don't need a teen who's struggling to communicate. This isn't about fixing a broken relationship. It's about creating more opportunities to discover what your kid thinks, why they think it, and who they're becoming.
There's something else happening
You're doing more than getting them talking.
Every time a child explains why, considers another perspective, asks a follow-up, or hears someone reason through an answer, they're practicing something bigger than conversation.
They're practicing how to think.
Reasoning
Curiosity
Perspecitve-taking
Questioning
Reflection
These aren't skills kids develop from being told what to think. They develop them by getting opportunities to think out loud.
There's something else happening
You're doing more than getting them talking.
Every time a child explains why, considers another perspective, asks a follow-up, or hears someone reason through an answer, they're practicing something bigger than conversation.
They're practicing how to think.
Reasoning
Curiosity
Questioning
Perspective-taking
Reflection
These aren't skills kids develop from being told what to think. They develop them by getting opportunities to think out loud.
How this started
This started at our dinner table.
"I started asking my two boys questions at dinner because I wanted to get beyond the usual 'How was your day?'"
"At first, I was just trying to get us talking. But something interesting started happening. Their answers surprised me. Conversations went places I didn't expect. And I started hearing more of not just what they thought, but how they thought."
"That's what eventually became Food for Thought."
This challenge is an invitation to try that same experiment with your own family.
How this started
This started at our dinner table.
"I started asking my two boys questions at dinner because I wanted to get beyond the usual 'How was your day?'"
"At first, I was just trying to get us talking. But something interesting started happening. Their answers surprised me. Conversations went places I didn't expect. And I started hearing more of not just what they thought, but how they thought."
"That's what eventually became Food for Thought."
This challenge is an invitation to try that same experiment with your own family.
ready to try it?
Seven days. Seven conversations.
You don't need hours of free time or perfectly planned family dinners.
Give me about 5 minutes each day, then find about 10 minutes with your family.
One question. One conversation. One week.
See what you learn about the person your teen is becoming.
ready to try it?