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•Perfect gift for kids•Great for teachers and homeschool alike•Ages 8 and upHave you ever heard of a compliment sandwich? If you haven't feel free to google it but to put it simply, it is a compliment, followed by something negative, followed by another compliment. Now you might be wondering what that has to do with this journal, but allow me to explain. I've taken the "compliment sandwich" and turned it into a positive tool for the child in your life to express their feelings. Even the not so good ones. But always ending, and therefore focusing, on a positive note and therefore outcome. So, how to use this journal? It's really simple and adult participation is strongly encouraged, especially when learning how to use this journal and with some of the "positivity challenges". Every page starts with focusing on something positive that brought the child in your life, joy that day. This can be ANYTHING as long as it is positive. If all they can think about is something negative from that day, let them know that it's okay and they will get to that part, but for now try to think of at least one thing that brought them joy. Did they see their friends? Did they eat their favorite breakfast? Did they accomplish a goal they've been working towards? Anything, as long as it's positive. Now for the negative. If they don't have anything to put in this section, that's great! But if they do, this is where they can explain what happened and how it made them feel. They should be encouraged to express what emotion they felt at that time as well. Did it make them sad? Angry? Annoyed or frustrated? These are all emotions we feel as adults from time to time and they're NORMAL. The goal is to validate those feelings but not dwell on them. If they can think of a way the situation could've been better, then this is where they can express those idea's so that in the future, if a similar experience comes, they will be ready to handle it better. Finally, on this page, they