Journals, Writing Topics, Prompts for Kids, Story Starters & More!
TweetParent and Kid Summer Journaling Activity— Concerned former youth worker and Youth Studies graduate promotes journal keeping in a way that helps parents and kids connect and that has a self-esteem building emphasis at the heart of the experience. Parent Kid Summer Journaling Activity A well loved kids journal, Journal Buddies, helps parents and kids [...]
TweetConfidence and Self Esteem: Four Tips for Parents and Caregivers Promoting confidence and self esteem in your child is one of the most important things you can do for his or her happiness and success. Children with higher levels of confidence and self esteem are more likely to be satisfied with their abilities and to [...]
Tweet Girls Self Esteem Journal Little Falls, MINNESOTA—Ask a girl to list the stuff that she really likes about herself and she will likely list a few things. Ask her to list the stuff that she doesn’t like about herself and she just might need someone to stop her! On the other hand, she might [...]
TweetWriting Prompts—A writing prompt can be found anywhere. It can be found in a dictionary, TV ad, newspaper, magazine, picture or on the Internet. are often used by kids (and adults too!) who keep a journal or write creatively. Of course, many writers enjoy using a good writing prompt when they begin a new writing [...]
TweetNotebook Journal — When a new, exciting journaling product is brought to my attention, I jump for joy. Well let me tell you, I did cartwheels over my recent discovery! These new-to-me notebook journals called Vintage Vinyl Journals are simply fabulous. They are so unique and creative because they are made entirely from vinyl albums, [...]
TweetDream Journaling — Exploring our dreams, fantasies, and ambitions through journaling has a positive effect on our self-esteem and confidence. Our dreams and fantasies can tell us a lot about ourselves and also help us develop our ambitions. And our ambitions lead us to setting goals and accomplishing them. Dreams are a sequence of images, and [...]
Tweet Shared Journaling— Between hectic schedules and the distraction of electronic communication, parents and kids sometimes have trouble finding the time to connect. However, the relationship you share with your child is one of the most important relationships you’ll ever have, and it deserves nurturing. Shared journaling is one of the best ways to care [...]
TweetTips for Creative Writing — Though creative writing might seem like a vague, nebulous term that encompasses a wide range of work, it is also an outlet for emotion and a way for writers to pass along the truths they’ve learned to others. Authors become more aware of their own thoughts and identities through the [...]
TweetCreative Writing Prompts for Tweens— As tweens prepare to transition into the next stage of their lives, they often feel pressured to conform to what’s “popular.” They might feel pressured to fit in with other students and feel uncomfortable expressing their own individual preferences. That’s why it’s so important to emphasize creativity and the power [...]
TweetJournaling— Being able to make good decisions is an important part of one’s as it allows one to make decisions that are not only right for us, without pressure from others, but also allows us to make decisions that will gain the trust of people we love and admire. The journaling process empowers the tween [...]
