Tonight with your 5 to 8 year old
The prompt
“Is there a habit someone in the family has that always makes you smile?”
What to listen for
If they name it quickly and fondly, they're showing you how closely they pay attention to the people around them, noticing the small things that make each person who they are.
If they pick something about you specifically, that's a lovely sign of warmth and attention flowing your direction that's worth just soaking in.
If they say "I don't know," ask about something silly a sibling or grandparent does, since silly habits are often the easiest to recall.
What this tells you
Noticing a small habit that makes them smile shows how attentively they're watching and loving the people closest to them.