The Lasting Impact of Writing Letters to Your Children
In the fast-paced world, we live in, it can be challenging to find ways to connect with our children. But, have you considered the power of the written word? Whether it's a heartfelt letter, a personalized note, or a simple thank-you card, the written word has the ability to make a lasting impact on our children's development and well-being.
Here are just some of the ways writing letters to your children has a lasting impact.
Find Moments of Connection
One of the most significant benefits of written communication is the sense of connection it creates. And if you've read anything here on my site, you know I am all about connection. When we take the time to sit down and put our thoughts and feelings into words, we send a powerful message to our children: "You are important to me, and I value our relationship."
This type of communication helps to strengthen the bond between parent and child and promotes a sense of security and belonging.
Discover Similarities Between You
Writing letters can also help you discover similarities between you and your child that you may not have noticed before. You may learn that you have shared interests, similar personality traits, or even the same sense of humor. This discovery can deepen your connection even further. As you share your experiences and feelings, your child will begin to see how similar they are to you, and it can create a sense of comfort and belonging.
Find Sweetness in the Every Day
Writing can also help you uncover moments of sweetness in your everyday life with your child. By reflecting on your experiences and expressing your gratitude for them in writing, you can savor the sweetness of your relationship and create a positive mindset. When we write about our experiences, we have the opportunity to relive them and reflect on their significance. It can also help us appreciate the small moments in life that often go unnoticed.
Develops Language and Literacy Skills
When children are exposed to a variety of written materials and are encouraged to respond in writing, they are more likely to develop strong reading and writing skills. This, in turn, can lead to improved academic performance and a love of learning. By writing letters to your child, you’re not only creating an emotional connection but also helping them develop critical language and literacy skills that will serve them well in life.
Creates a Lasting Impact on a Child's Memory and Well-being
When we take the time to write a special note or letter to our children, we create a tangible keepsake that they can hold onto and look back on in the future. These memories can provide comfort and joy during difficult times and serve as a reminder of the love and support of their parents.
So the next time you are considering how to communicate with your child, consider the power of the written word. Whether it's a long letter or a simple note, the impact of written communication on your child's development and well-being cannot be underestimated.
Even knowing how important and valuable it can be -
sometimes we just don't know where to start!
That's where this journal comes in!
Child of Mine is a journal created by licensed therapist Roya Dedeaux, full of writing prompts. The prompts give you the start to write something to your kid - something they'll find interesting now and in the years to come! You can write just one and leave it under their pillow or in their lunchbox, or write the entire journal and give them a completed book. How you do it is up to you!
Child of Mine - Prompts for Parents
25 Letters for More Connection
by Roya Dedeaux, LMFT
$14.95
Roya Dedeaux is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a focus on using creative tools like art, writing, and recreation as a way to help teens and their families who don't quite fit the mold.
Roya’s first book, Connect with Courage: practical ways to release fear and find joy in the places your kids take you is the result of her background in Recreation and Leisure Studies and Marriage and Family Therapy and is the base of her Connect with Courage Parenting Course.
She loves running her private practice, creating art prompts for her
two online art groups, and running games and challenges in the
free Recreate Parenting Facebook community! When she's not doing that, she loves to make messes with her three wild & wonderful kids where they live and play hard in Southern California.
Connect With Courage
