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Tuesday 25 March 2014

a you and me book

I borrowed this idea from Dee of Dee Construction a super clever lady and a lovely mum.

I've set up this one for M. T will get one too - next year when he's 6 and is more comfy with writing.

Dee's words...

i can't remember where i first heard/read about the 'You & Me' notebook (our name for it) idea but it is a totally ace way to develop deeper relationships with your children before they hit the tween/teen years.

 basically it's a notebook of short letters between a parent and child. (sometimes it's easier to ask awkward questions, express deep feelings, or discuss tricky school situations through writing isn't it?)

  I gave this notebook to Jada when she turned 7. i use it to encourage her, to thank her for positive behaviours i have observed, or simply to let her know how special she is, and then i put it beside her bed for her to find when she wakes. if she likes, she will reply and leave it on my pillow for me :)

Our book...



She is my darling girl.

3 comments:

  1. Such a lovely idea, wish we had one Becky!

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  2. I'm so pleased to see this!
    It's been so special to see the conversations deepen over the years (Jada is now 10) and already our You & Me notebook is possibly the most treasured possession in our home. Jada writes in it very regularly these days. Almost urgently. (Growing up is hard!)
    I hope your relationship with your daughter is strengthened by this notebook.
    Dee xx

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    1. Thank you so much for the really lovely idea Dee. I'm sure that our book will become very special to us too : )

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