Who knows me best?
What is my favorite color?
Blue
What is an "I message"?
Ex: I feel _______ when ________ because ______.
What room is Lily in the most?
The music room
What does SLR stand for?
Statement (I), Listen, Respond
Example:
Waffles (dog): Genesis, I felt sad when our owner died because we didn't have anyone to live with anymore.
Genesis (dog): *Listening by making eye contact and ears sticking up*
I hear that you're sad, Waffles. I'm sad too.
What is our family's favorite thing to do together and how often do we do it (do you think this is enough?)?
Answers can vary.
Sara: Decorate for Christmas. Annually. Yes, this is enough.
What is my favorite stuffed animal?
Binky
Give an example of an "I message" in your life.
Ex: I feel energetic when my friends come over because it's fun.
What is Lily's favorite type of treat?
Beggin' Strips
How do you show your family member that you are listening?
Eye contact (and not using your phone), not interrupting, and being silent while they are talking.
How could our family use SLR in our daily life?
Answers can vary.
Sara: By not interrupting each other when we are talking.
What is my favorite school lunch?
Waffles or pancakes (either one is acceptable)
If someone yells at you and you don't like it, what "I message" can you use?
I feel angry and annoyed when you yell at me because it hurts my feelings.
What is Lily's favorite thing to do?
Sleep and Eat
What should you do when you want to yell at a family member?
Walk away and take a breath. Do not yell.
What is something we should do as a family more often together?
Answers can vary.
Sara: bikerides.
What is my favorite type of salad?
Trick question, I don't like salad.
List 10 feeling words that you can use in "I messages". You have 20 seconds.
Happy, sad, anxious, annoyed, scared, angry, confused, distracted, rushed, busy, disorganized.
Who is Lily's favorite person in the house?
Mom
Why are tough questions and conversations important between family members?
Because they help you understand each other's feelings.
Why is it important that we tell each other how we feel?
Answers can vary.
Daria: So that we can understand each other better and try to change what we are doing that is hurting the other person.
Which of my friends have I known the longest?
Ada and Ana
Why are "I messages" important?
They are important because they can help people understand your emotions and help support you.
What was Lily's first bow color that she got when she was groomed?
Purple
What's your favorite family memory all together?
Answers can vary.
Sara: Universal.
Pick 5 Christmas movies we can watch together as a family in 10 seconds (then we have to do it in December!).
Answers can vary.
Sara: Elf, Home Alone, Christmas Chronicles, Noel, Home Alone 2, Polar Express