How To Receive More Than A One Word Answer From Your Child

How can I receive more than a one-word answer from my child?

If you have a child that's giving you a one-word answer, then you would say, "I need more information", and wait. What most parents do is talk too much. And you can also give "the look" -- I need more than a one word answer, with the expectation that the child is going to give me more than a one word answer. Chances are that will work.