Creative Journaling

Lately when I see Tyler upset about something I will have a little talk with him about expressing his feelings and talking out your anger. Once he and I have had our heart to heart talk I have been encouraging him to draw a picture of his feelings. This has really helped him open up and learn to express himself. This has been a great experience for both Tyler and I to really bond and become closer during our daily routine. It reminds me of my younger years when my Dad would always come in my room and find me in tears. He would always rap his arms around me and converse with me as I would poor my heart and soul out to him. It felt so good to have someone to talk to and he was always was there for me in those times of struggles. It was one of my fondest memories growing up and its been a joy passing that along to my boys as they grow.

Tyler was really upset when Daddy took Trevor to the store and left him behind. Mommy explained to him that this was Trevor's time to spend with Daddy. he expressed to me that it wasnt fair that he really misses daddy and wants him to come home and play with him. I asked Tyler what he would want to do with daddy when he came home. He wanted daddy to take him on a bike ride.


Once daddy came home we showed him the picture Tyler drew of them riding bikes outside. Without any hesitation they both through their coats/hats on and out the door they went for some good old daddy and Tyler time. We are proud of him for channeling his anger,sadness, and frustration in a positive direction. That's My Boy!