But follow those questions up by asking for a single tiny morsel about school — anything at all — and she clams up. Her gift of gab turns into a chorus of "I don't know" or "I can't remember." ...

Closed-ended questions, those that can be answered with a "yes" or "no," can sometimes cause sources to shut down or tighten up. Open-ended questions allow sources to expand on their knowledge.

When conducting the interview, there are two types of questions you can ask: open-ended questions and closed-ended questions. An open-ended question is when you’re trying to start a conversation.

So, instead of just asking “How was your day?”, here are the best questions to ask your child after school every day that spark real conversations. Contents1. What was the best part of your day?2.