Tonight with your 5 to 8 year old
The prompt
“When's the last time you felt really, really happy, like happy all the way through?”
What to listen for
If they land on a shared moment with people they love, that shows connection is a big source of their joy. If it's a solo moment (playing alone, achieving something), that shows independence brings them real satisfaction too.
A quick, easy answer shows they have plenty of joyful memories close to the surface, which is a great sign.
If they struggle to think of one, that's worth gently noting, maybe it's time to create more moments of pure fun together this week.
What this tells you
What kind of moment made them truly happy shows you what ingredients you should be adding more of to their days.