Other times when we are hanging or doing crafts or having dinner she will open up about her day. I know it sounds funny me writing about a 7 year old but for those who know my daughter she's an old soul trapped in a little body. She's extremely out going and smart and it breaks my heart when she's snappy because it forces me to put her back in line.
Well a friend was telling me she gave her son a notebook. She said it can be a way for them to communicate with one another. I loved the idea and started it with her and it's amazing. She's asking me advice on certain things and I am responding back to her. It's something between us and with technology so advanced it's kindof nice to write to one another on a sheet of paper. Plus reading her thoughts makes me super happy.
If your child has a hard time opening up or if you want to strengthen your relationship with them then I suggest trying this. It gives them a chance to open up and creates a bond between the two of you. Suggest it to them and say this is a notebook for just you and me. Write whatever you're feeling and I will reply back to you.
It's not easy being a parent but it's also not easy being a child. We have to put ourselves back into their shoes and try to see the world through their little eyes.
