"The What's Good? Gratitude Journal for kids" - The perfect way for kids to sprinkle some gratitude into their days!
With its daily prompts designed to inspire happiness and thankfulness, this journal offers a simple and enjoyable way to spend just three minutes reflecting on the good stuff and cultivating a sense of gratitude. Not only is it recommended by mental health experts, but it also features adorable dogs on the cover that were inspired by our beloved rescue dog friends. The journal's custom-designed, kid-friendly pages are sure to bring a smile to your kids' faces every time they use it!
Here's what experts say about the "What's Good Gratitude Journal for Kids"
"What's Good? Gratitude Journal for Kids" primes the memory of children for good experiences and invites them to feel worthy and thankful for the good for which they are gifted. The practice of gratitude has imperative implications for the development of self-compassion and care for others in the face of early difficult life experiences."-Dr. James H. Cones III, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Oxford, University
Beverly Harris offers a tangible tool for leveraging the rich plasticity of the child and adolescent mind by brokering and documenting these invaluable exchanges. As a behavioral scientist, mental health clinician, and mother of three little humans, Harris' The What's Good? Gratitude Journal for Kids is my go-to for cultivating the healthy, resilient, and gracious adults our society needs." Dr. Sundania J. W. Wonnum, PhD, LCSW
Page Features
- A place to list three things that they are thankful for
- A prompt that encourages deeper thought and reflection
- A space to write or draw about the day
- A mood meter to identify and label emotions. This cultivates emotional intelligence development and helps kids to become more mindful of how their emotions impact their days and actions.
Strengthens social and emotion development by guiding them to:
- Thoughtfully review the events of their days
- Consider reasons to be grateful for the special things that come their ways
- Identify the things they appreciate most and why it brings them joy
- Reflect on sometimes overlooked joy givers, like a sunny day or a holiday
- Discover ways to demonstrate their gratitude
- Give thought to the feelings of the good people in their lives
- Consider and record daily emotions
"The What's Good? Gratitude Journal for Kids" encourages focus on the big things in life, and everyday blessings like a favorite month, toy, or person. Giving daily intentional thought to the good things in their lives can help kids increase focus, compassion, and may lead to less stress, a brighter outlook on life and a happier mood. Gratitude also promotes good social communication development because it helps kids understand the feelings of others, practice empathy, and learn the positive social outcomes of kindness and appreciation.
Get copies for all of the family and share reflections and discoveries together! Great for scout troop activities, sleepovers, classroom projects, school counselors, and child-therapy. Wonderful Thanksgiving, gift Easter basket stuffer, birthday, gift Christmas gift, and vacation gift!
