I love the idea of a back-and-forth journal! My 8yo has a lot of trouble communicating with words when she's experiencing any kind of turbulent emotions -- this is partially a side effect of sensory processing struggles, and partially because that's just who she is. I've often asked her to draw her feelings for me -- before she could write -- but I'm realizing now that she might be able to journal back-and-forth, and wow, what a tool. Thanks so much for this idea, and as always, for your generous encouragement.
Wow, drawing pictures is a great idea!! I hope that a back-and-forth journal helps too! Thanks so much for the encouragement. (And of COURSE you would know that book, ha.)
Oh the journal is amazing as E is writing more and more. I also like the snackrifice. E once had a meltdown and when I asked what was wrong said she didnt know but thought food might help.
When you mentioned the side by side activities last year you changed both my parenting and my marriage. Im very straightforward and face to face hard convos dont deter me but my family isnt like that😂 Apparently, my face isnt as friendly as i think it is sometimes.
I love these ideas!!
I love the idea of a back-and-forth journal! My 8yo has a lot of trouble communicating with words when she's experiencing any kind of turbulent emotions -- this is partially a side effect of sensory processing struggles, and partially because that's just who she is. I've often asked her to draw her feelings for me -- before she could write -- but I'm realizing now that she might be able to journal back-and-forth, and wow, what a tool. Thanks so much for this idea, and as always, for your generous encouragement.
P.S. How to Build a Hug is such a great book!
Wow, drawing pictures is a great idea!! I hope that a back-and-forth journal helps too! Thanks so much for the encouragement. (And of COURSE you would know that book, ha.)
Oh the journal is amazing as E is writing more and more. I also like the snackrifice. E once had a meltdown and when I asked what was wrong said she didnt know but thought food might help.
When you mentioned the side by side activities last year you changed both my parenting and my marriage. Im very straightforward and face to face hard convos dont deter me but my family isnt like that😂 Apparently, my face isnt as friendly as i think it is sometimes.
Thank you for all of these ideas