Tonight with your 9 to 12 year old
The prompt
“How are weekends different from weekdays in our house, in your opinion?”
What to listen for
Listen for whether the difference they describe feels like relief (finally relaxed, together time) or just less structure, both are fine, but it shows what they're craving more of during the busy weekdays.
If they say weekends don't feel that different, that might mean the pace of life feels pretty constant to them, which is worth a gentle check on whether they're getting enough downtime.
Either way, ask what they wish weekends had more of, that wish list is basically a guide to what would make them feel most cared for.
What this tells you
This shows you what kind of rhythm and rest they're craving that weekdays don't currently give them.