What is The Story Of Us
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Sometimes we want to connect with our kids, but we're not sure where to begin. Life's busy. Conversations are rushed. And when we do have time, it's hard to go deeper than "How was your day?"
The Story Of Us is an interactive journal made to help your and your child open up to each other through simple, meaningful prompts.
What's Inside
The Journal is filled with open-ended prompts and space to draw or respond in your own way. It's designed for both of you, side by side, with room for your child's voice and yours.
Each section is like a little doorway into a different part of your relationship:
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Everyday Life: Talk about the routines that make up your days.
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Feelings & Emotions: Make space to share what's going on inside
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Memories: Look back what's mattered most
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Dreams & Imagination: Talk about hopes, wishes, and even silly ideas.
You can start anywhere. Just pick a page and go at your own pace.
Why This Journal Exists
A few years ago, I tried my very best, despite the chaotic schedule, to ensure my daughter was connected to Cantonese learning in some way. Because Cantonese matters to me.
But we switched back to English when we wanted to emotionally connect. When we do this, what kind of messages are we sending to our child? How do we encourage our child to love and learn Cantonese when it is not even connected to our hearts?
This is how the concept of "The Story of Us" was born.
Who It's For
This journal is for parents or caregivers with children aged 6 yo 12. It's for anyone who wants to ...
- connect a little more during busy weeks
- understand how their child is really feeling
- build memories in a thoughtful way
And it's a lovely gift, for birthdays, new school year or "just because".
How to Use It
There's no schedule or routine you need to follow. Keep it on the table, by the bed, or in a bag. Do a page when you have time. It could take five minutes, or more if you feel like it. It's not about doing it "right." It's just about doing it TOGETHER.
Why is our Journal called "The story of Us"?
We hope that, through the careful choice of question prompts in the journal, as you document your story, you are also shaping it. You have the power to change the course of your old story and rewrite new, supportive narratives for yourself and your children.