The advent calendar that calms December down instead of winding it up.
Christmas can hold so much wonder—and so many big feelings. This back-and-forth journal gives kids and their grown-ups a gentle place to slow down, share, and understand each other.
Across 24 days, small acts of kindness, calming tools, and thoughtful prompts invite you to write or draw separately, then pass the journal back and share when you are ready. A little less pressure. A lot more connection.
Inside
- Daily kindness activities
- Simple tools for Christmas big feelings
- Meaningful prompts for kids and their grown-ups
- Space to write or draw
- A calm-tools reference sheet, kindness promise, and completion certificate
Created by R.W. Barnard, a former special education teacher and mom. Designed with neurodivergent children in mind and welcoming to every family.
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Illustrations created with the help of AI tools; written and designed by R.W. Barnard.
Because being understood changes everything.