Super Cool Self-Care Journal for Kiddos

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Ok, so you’ve got kids. They are at an age where they no longer want to tell you every tiny thing that happens to them, leaving you wondering why they woke up last night at 3.30am, or why they didn’t eat their favourite dinner last Thursday. OR, you’re left wondering what on earth made them have a screaming cry about their left sock (it wasn’t about the sock). AND when you ask, it makes it worse, they are LESS likely to open up to you.

Have you tried journalling?

Journalling is a little bit of magic for your kids, because it is not you who they are needing to open up to. Don’t get me wrong, you’re great, but there’s a natural pressure in the parent-child relationship that can stop them from opening up emotionally. But this way, they can learn about their emotions, work out what helps them to regulate, and the expectation of having the right answer isn’t there because it’s literally just a piece of paper. And the thing with paper is – they can rip it up, scribble it out….burn it…. but don’t encourage that one. Be sensible around flames, guys.

But this isn’t just a journal. This is packed full of affirmations, mindfulness colouring, exercises to reflect, strategies to actually support them in life.

I am an ex teacher, and I made this journal for kids aged between 6 – 13 (ish). I mean… this could be useful for even the adults reading this so, that age range is loose, I was just told that I should probably include one on this page. These activities have worked so beautifully with my own child, and some opened up some amazing conversations with her – she’s just turned 9. I know that there would be different layers and sophistication to her doing the same things in a few years.

This is a digital copy, no exercises in here should be used in place of seeking professional support, don’t read your kid’s journal unless they give permission. I know it’s tempting, but I’m watching you. Like a weird Santa. (I’m not).

There are over 30 pages that can be used again and again – it’s a fab way to get pen to paper, which is always a great sensory activity and regulating too.