MARYANNE KOCHENDERFER writes about crafts, activities, and family travel on her blog at MamaSmiles.com. She lives in California with her husband and their four amazing children.
""A question a day is a perfect way to take a snapshot of who you are for a year. Answer the journal questions with a short response, or use them as creative writing prompts to lead to longer writing sessions."" --Trisha Stanley, science educator and founder of Inspiration Laboratories ""MaryAnne's book is a treasure that allows parents to have deep, meaningful conversations with their children. The wide variety of questions provided not only prompt thoughtful discussions but also allow kids to show off their imaginative, creative sides. Even though the book is targeted at 6- to 9-year-olds, my four kids, aged 5 to 12, have all enjoyed getting to express their individual opinions and show off their unique personalities."" --Michelle Schare, PhD, ResearchParent.com ""Thinking, reflecting, and composing your thoughts is such an important skill. Kochenderfer encourages children to do these things daily through fun, interactive, and provoking journal questions. These small nuggets encourage introspection, creativity, and writing skills."" --Jodie Rodriguez, founder of Growing Book by Book ""This daily journal is the perfect way for kids to get started with journaling in a fun, pressure-free format, as they can answer the questions in any order. The prompts are upbeat, encouraging kids to think creatively and focus on their positive qualities. The questions are right on target for this age group, asking about activities and topics they care about. Kids will also love the uplifting quotes found throughout the book. I know my kids will love using this journal, discovering and sharing more about themselves every day!"" --Leanna Guillén Mora, owner and blogger at All Done Monkey and founder of Multicultural Kid Blogs