In My Own Way: A Journal for You and Your Kid

Every way of talking is worth writing down. In My Own Way is a guided journal for a parent and a child who communicates in their own way. You pass it back and forth, one prompt at a time.

It has 43 prompts, and each one tells you who answers first. The parent writes on lined space. The child gets quick-answer faces to circle or point to (yes, no, happy, okay, sad) and an open box to write, draw, sign, or add a photo. A sibling, aide, or therapist can help and sign the "Helped by" line.

The prompts start light, with favorite foods, songs, and silly memories. Then they move through sensory likes, big feelings, proud moments, team and friends, and dreams, and end with a page of thank-yous. There is also room for a prompt of your own and a closing letter to each other, written for ten years from now.

No rushing, no correcting, and no wrong answers. Go at your own pace and celebrate every turn.

Pass it back. Meet me where I am. Keep it forever.

• 43 guided prompts across 8 sections
• Quick-answer faces and draw-or-photo space on every child page
• Made for one parent and one child to share
• A meaningful birthday, holiday, or therapy-milestone gift