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September 16 2023

Kindful Kids Weekly

Quote of the Week

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." - Soren Kierkegaard

A Letter From Your 14-Year Old Self

When was the last time you received a hand-written letter? For students of Mr. Farrer, it was a letter that they had written to their future selves 20 years ago, full of their young hopes and dreams as well as memories of people who have since passed away.

Bruce Farrer started the assignment when he first started teaching at Bert Fox Community High School in 1961: Ten hand-written pages that he would mail back to the students in 20 years. Watch the reactions of some of the students Farrer has been able to track down, year after year, for over 30 years. [Watch Now]

Reading Corner

Title: Letters to My Grandchild
By: Lea Redmond

This unique format of book features 12 photo frames and a fill-in family tree so grandparents can record each month of their new grandchild's first year. The 12 letters lets you record your memories, reflections, and dreams for the newest grandchild in your family during your first year together.

Each month, fill out a letter and tuck a photo of your grandbaby into the corresponding frame. Along the way, postdate and seal each letter with the enclosed stickers and fill out the family tree. Then save this keepsake book to gift your grandchild when they're older. They will treasure it.

Recommended by Kindful Kids Editors

Be The Change

Look back into your teenage life and note down some of the most important reflections and insights you have today on what you feel matters the most in life. Write them down on a piece of paper and anonymously give it to a teenager :)  


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