One of the joys of family life is watching everyone grow and develop over time. Seeing loved ones learn new things, achieve goals and overcome setbacks can be a source of pride and satisfaction. But sometimes, it may feel like a struggle to help them get to that place of achievement. Both kids and adults can go through phases where they lack motivation, feel stuck or can’t figure out what the best next step might be to help them move forward. Talking about goals for the future in a thoughtful, low-pressure way is an important part of helping loved ones plan and dream — and it can be a fun and enlightening bonding experience, too!

Learn more about your family’s dreams, hopes, goals and visions for the future with these sets of conversation starters: