Our family tries to have these guided conversations at least a couple of times a week (sometimes more, sometimes less). We’ve done the FAST check-in during a car ride, around the dinner table, or at night before bed. The key is that the whole family is together for the conversation. Each person should cover all four aspects of FAST on their turn.
Mom, Dad, or whoever is leading the conversation should model the FAST check-in at least once for the kids. After the first time, it really doesn’t matter who goes first, but I usually lead the conversation and ask each person to check in one at a time. Even our 3-year-old gets in on the fun and we often laugh hilariously at her answers. How are you feeling, Annabelle? “I feel great,” she says and giggles… What did you do today that was good (action)? “I played!”… Do you need to say you’re sorry to anyone? “Nope!”… What are you thankful for? “I’m thankful for everything.”
Most of the time these conversations move fairly quickly, but oh how rich they are!
Why not have a F.A.S.T. family check-in with those you love today?
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