Tonight with your 5 to 8 year old
The prompt
“Is there something you've noticed about me that you've never actually told me before?”
What to listen for
A sweet or funny observation shows they're paying close attention to you as a person, not just as a parent. Receive it warmly, however small or silly it is.
If they mention something that surprises you, resist explaining or correcting, just take in how they see you.
If they're stuck, that's okay; the fact that you asked plants the idea for them to notice more going forward.
What this tells you
This shows you how closely they're watching and thinking about you, which is its own quiet form of love.