Use their name: There’s something about hearing one’s own name that makes them feel recognized and valued. When you use it ...

Megan Park’s “My Old Ass” is premised on a familiar conversation starter: if you could tell your younger self anything ...

It’s back to school time, which means emotions are high in homes all over Cayuga County. There are children excited to be ...

They’re still figuring out the world, so questions that spark curiosity or let them share what they love are the way to go. Here are 20 conversation starters that will get the ball rolling: Teens can ...

By using conversation starters! These phrases and questions serve as a jumping-off point for discussion ... “It’s important for kids to learn how to open up to trusted adults about things to keep them ...

With Climate Week NYC on the horizon, regional and city climate events are reclaiming some of the spotlight taken up by annual UN Climate Summits COPs, offering a chance to set the conversation ...

Using objects, images, or written material from the past, artists create a window into our present. Whether a few days or centuries ago, personal or public, considering prior events and people ...

Rather say, "Tell me about…” You could show interest in their childhood, or how they met their spouse. Leave it open and expect some confusion between the past and present. Caregivers: Help those ...

Try steering the conversation in a new direction. You could bring up a new topic or ask a question that reignites their ...