Flashcards of My Life

Name: Flashcards of My Life
ISBN: 9780316166768

For the child feeling overwhelmed by life's complexities, this book offers a gentle path to self-reflection and untangling knotted feelings through journaling.

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About This Book

A parent should reach for this book when their child is feeling overwhelmed by the social and emotional tangles of growing up and needs a gentle, creative way to process their feelings. In "Flashcards of My Life," ten-year-old Emily receives a strange birthday gift: a pack of blank index cards. She begins using them to create illustrated 'flashcards' that help her make sense of her changing friendship with her best friend, a secret family nickname, and her own place in the world. This book is a wonderful model for journaling and self-reflection for kids ages 9-12. It validates the complexity of preteen feelings and offers a practical, accessible tool for understanding them, making it a great choice for introspective or creatively-inclined children.

Self-Confidence & Identity Growing Up Art & Creativity School Life Resilience & Perseverance Family & Siblings Friendship & Social Creativity & Imagination

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Deals with the sadness and confusion of changing friendships and feeling lonely.

Sensitive Topics

The book deals with common middle-grade anxieties: friendship dynamics, social exclusion, and identity formation. The approach is direct, personal, and grounded in Emily's realistic perspective. The book is secular and focuses on emotional intelligence as a tool for problem-solving. The resolution is hopeful and empowering, as Emily gains confidence and a stronger sense of self without any magical fixes.