Tonight with your 5 to 8 year old
The prompt
“Is there a family trip you still think about, even though it happened a while ago?”
What to listen for
A vivid memory shows that trip left a real emotional mark, often because of connection rather than the destination itself. Ask what part they remember most.
If they mention a small moment rather than the big attraction, that says something lovely about what actually matters to them on trips.
If they can't think of one, that's a nice nudge to start planning your next one together.
What this tells you
The detail they remember most shows you what actually makes a trip meaningful to them, beyond the destination itself.