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Secrets of Effective Kid Communicators #2: Plan Surprises - Keep Them on Their Toes

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Author/Source: Karl Bastian

Topic: Surprise!

Surprise is a secret weapon in the communicator’s toolbox.

Surprise is a secret weapon in the communicator’s toolbox.

Wonder fuels learning — discover how surprise moments boost engagement and memory!

Ever planned a surprise party? Or better yet — ever been the one surprised?

Everyone loves surprises! Surprise dates. Surprise bonuses. Surprise presents after you thought you’d opened the last one. Surprise discounts at checkout. Surprise upgrades on a flight or at a hotel. Those unexpected acts of kindness — like someone showing up with your favorite coffee just because. And of course, who doesn’t love a good movie with a surprise twist ending?

There’s something thrilling about the unexpected. It wakes us up. It locks a moment into our memory. It makes the ordinary unforgettable.

That same principle is powerful in kidmin: Surprise is a secret weapon in the communicator’s toolbox. It instantly reignites curiosity, resets attention, and supercharges engagement.

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