Waterbrook

I've been trying to read to my kids as a nightly routine. With a 9-year-old and 12-year-old, the age gap can prove challenging. I'm hoping that by continually reading, praying and giving a kiss goodnight, I'll still have several opportunities, even in the teen years. I'm hoping... :)

The Daily Question for You and Your Child is a great way to end the day. It offers one question per page and has lines to allow written in answers. This would make a great keepsake if it's for one child. Looking back at previous journals, we've had some laughs over the answers they'd written. I have no doubt this book will be the same. It's a struggle to find writing prompts for kids' journals, so it's nice that this one not only has a good variety, but that the book covers three years!

The questions range from silly to thought-provoking. I think it's a good mix, especially for my kids. They won't always want to be serious. And I've found that no matter the age, from little ones to teenagers, they want to be heard. So asking questions is a great way to allow them to share their opinions on life. This is different from asking "How was school" to which I get the same answer each day: "boring". Oh good, I was hoping it would be since that's what I pay them for...to bore you.

I digress...

This hardbound book is sure to last daily use. And the fun part is there's a slot in the front cover for a favorite photo or picture. So my kids can make this book their own. Now, this isn't something that solely has to be done at night. Any time of day would work. At breakfast? Sure! After school, before homework? Why not! I'd even recommend this to Sunday school teachers or Youth ministry workers as it gives questions that could easily be used as ice breakers or discussion makers for the group. This could be used as a time capsule in a way, to later be looked at and see how the kids have changed over the years.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher (WaterBrook & Multnomah) in exchange for my honest opinion.… (plus d'informations)

It's launch day for this great little book! We received this a few weeks ago. It is supposed to be you and one child, but we decided for all five of us to do it. This has been tons of fun. I thought that some of the questions were silly at first, but then I realized how interesting it would be to see your answers about simple things evolve over the years. I have also learned things about my children...things I wouldn't think to ask. One question was a talent they wished they had and one was something they wished they could learn to cook by themselves. We are doing the things. I'm even learning more about my husband. We do this at a meal time each day. All the girls look forward to answering the daily question.

We also had to write a story about a talking grapefruit together one day. We each wrote a line. It was pretty humorous.

"Once there was a talking grapefruit. It's name was Grapey Raisin. He worked in a politician's office. He had a dog named Fruity and a unicorn named Tooty. He married an eggplant named Tabatha and they opened a bistro in New York City.… (plus d'informations)

The Daily Question for You And Your Child is a wonderful resource for families. This small book packs 3 years of questions and conversation starters to track how your child grows in his perceptions of himself, his family, and his place in the world. I love the format — a brief prompt and then open space for your child’s responses. Arranged to be used daily, this book will not only open conversations today, but will be a treasured memento for the future. Here are just a few of the questions/thoughts to ponder:

If you could travel to the past where would you go?

Do you enjoy big storms? Why or why not?

What makes you a good friend?

If yo were a pirate, what would be in your treasure chest?

Some prompts will open up laughs, while others will go deeper into your child’s beliefs, fears, and dreams. The book is designed for one on one between parents and child, but I think it can easily be adapted for a whole family experience.

Recommended.

Audience: children and parents.

(Thanks to Waterbrook Multnomah for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)… (plus d'informations)