Monthly Archives: May 2010
Help Your Pre-teen’s Self-Esteem By Helping Them Journal
Preteen Self Esteem— Self-esteem is interesting in that it is composed of so many different things. Moreover, self-esteem is not something tangible that a parent can just give their child. Instead, self-esteem is something that is grown and developed within the person and must be worked at, especially in the pre-teen years. The development of… more
Setting Goals Through Journaling Encourages A Pre-Teen’s Self-Esteem
Preteen Journaling for Improved Self Esteem— A pre-teen’s self-esteem is a reflection of their overall evaluation of their own worth and value. It’s that internal feeling that we all have and is the foundation of our self-confidence. Both our self-esteem and self-confidence can be seen by others through our behaviors like assertiveness, caution, procrastination and… more
How Journaling Can Help Your Pre-Teen Geek Flourish!
YES! Your Preteen Geek Can Flourish— (We LOVE geeks by the way!!!) Some pre-teens have talents that might be considered unpopular by peers and other people. Perhaps your pre-teen is a very good chess or cello player. Or maybe your pre-teen belongs to the drama or debate teams and has demonstrated a high level of… more
Boys Journal: A Kid’s Video Review
Recently I enjoyed the privilege of having my boys journal, Journal Buddies: A Boy’s Journal for Discovering and Sharing Excellence, reviewed by a mom and her son. What follows is the boy’s perspective of his journaling experience. See for yourself how this adorable child feels about this unique book. Enjoy! Journaling helps kids to process… more
Preteen Journaling | How Does It Help Your Child Learn More?
Preteen Journaling— What parent doesn’t want to see their pre-teen succeed academically? All parents want to see their pre-teen do well in school but in our ever growing complex society obtaining a good education is more important than ever before. However, many pre-teens are not doing as well in school as parents and teachers would… more
Elementary, Middle & High School Graduation | Congratulations Graduates!
I was recently contacted by a wonderful woman and asked to write a journaling page for inclusion in a journal book she was compiling for her son. Very soon her son would be graduating from High School, and she wanted to gift him some words of wisdom and insight from adults. I loved her idea… more
Preteen Journaling to Cope with Fear
Preteen Journaling— Growing up in a pre-teen world can be a scary experience for many young people. Although there is anticipation for what lies ahead there also exists, simultaneously, an apprehension about the future. Most adults can relate in some small way to these feelings of excitement, mixed with the fear of growing up because… more
