Do you get the classic grunt, grumble, or "fine" when you ask your child about their day? Does talking to your child feel complicated? The tween years are similar to the turbulent twos. Your child is experiencing new things while growing into their independence. A lot is going on in their world. If they aren't talking to you, then who? Friends, their favorite teacher, or maybe not a single soul...
This journal is designed to be a safe space for tweens, teens, and parents to release their thoughts. The goal is for both caretaker (or educator) and child to share their journal responses. There is a feedback page after every journal prompt. If the child wishes to allow their caretakers or educators to use that page to respond to their writing. Or the child may choose to use that page for additional writing space.
The questions range from light to deep. Many are from the mouths of babes. These are questions that your child would love to know about you and what you need to know about them. Understanding each other on a deep level and honest communication requires an open mind to listen instead of judgment. The benefit? An unbreakable bond.
The journal is an extension of the Open Up: The ParenTeen REALationship card deck is designed to help parents and children strengthen their relationship through rich conversation and connection. The questions in the journal are the same as the questions in the card deck. It is designed for children and parents who prefer to release their emotions through writing. If you would like to use these questions as a family card game, check out the Open Up Card Deck.
Take pleasure in the richness of the conversations and BE PRESENT!
