Small Language Shift, Big Impact: Lesley Lasker Featured in Newsweek

In a recent Newsweek feature, Lesley Lasker shares how replacing “what?” with “yes?” can transform parent-child communication.

It’s a subtle change, but a powerful one. “‘Yes?’ signals openness and willingness to engage,” Lasker explains, helping reduce friction and create more respectful, collaborative interactions at home.

Her insight reinforces a simple truth: the words we use shape behavior, tone, and connection over time. Sometimes, better communication doesn’t require a major overhaul, just a more intentional choice of words.

Read the full article from Newsweek: Mom Makes One Subtle Change in Kids’ Language—Discovers Huge Difference