Tonight with your 9 to 12 year old
The prompt
“What's a card or board game you never get tired of playing?”
What to listen for
An immediate answer with real enthusiasm shows this game is tied to good memories, not just entertainment, ask who they usually play it with, since that name matters too.
If they mention wanting to play it more often, that's a direct, easy request you can actually act on this week.
If they say they're tired of all of them, that might just mean it's time to learn something new together, a fun, low-stakes way to spend time.
What this tells you
This shows what kind of shared fun genuinely recharges them, which is useful for planning real connection time.