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This
book is intended to keep the connection alive between you
and your child. If you start the process by writing the first
note and placing the journal on your child’s pillow,
you will soon find the journal back on your pillow with another
page filled in. This begins the process of communication in
a journal that will survive the test of time. These notes
will be here to be read by you or your child in the future.
Just seeing the handwriting will bring back memories. What
a treasure you are creating! Read below for age specific ideas.
If you are stuck, just write to say “Hi” and let
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Write to the child
in a narrative fashion. Have family and friends write letters
on birthdays and holidays in the journal. Include places they
go, activities they participate in, and fun things they like
to do! |
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Beginning writers
need practice outside of school assignments. Make it fun! Ask
questions about friends, activities, dreams and memories. |
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Stay in touch! Life
can get more complicated during these years. Discuss plans,
hopes, and memories. A quick “How are you doing?”
is great! |
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It might just be keeping
in touch by writing about plans at times, but even that will
help. Don’t stop here, be there for your child. |
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We sometimes think
that children at this age do not need us in the same way. Maybe
it is time to become a writing partner instead of staying in
the same parenting role that you have been in. You could mail
the journal back and forth! |
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The
Back and Forth Journal by Amy Etzell | Simple Thoughts
Press 2005 | Northfield, Minnesota © |
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