I've read that most people don't know where to start and so put off making a book but others say that you can always make changes as the child grows or as you learn more but the important things is that you started. Don't get discouraged, do your best.
I would suggest writing down everything you know even if you don't add it to the book at the time. Perhaps, as the child grows, they might wish to know more info that you once knew but had forgotten. Even something insignificant, such as mom's favourite colour or food, could be something that comforts the child.
(I do not currently have any children so these are currently only opinions and suggestions. I'd love to hear from anyone that's made a lifebook or is currently making one.)
Links
- A table of contents and examples of a couple pages. (A favourite of mine)
- What not to put into a life book
- Best Ideas on How to Complete a Lifebook for your Adopted for Foster Child
- 7 Ways to Start Your Child's Lifebook
- Adoption lifebook blog series
- Life book blank pages(for sale)
- Blank pages (for sale)
- Blank pages (for sale)
- Making a Lifebook
- Adoption Lifebooks: Do's and Don'ts
- A variety of examples
- Colourful blank pages in English and Spanish (A favourite of mine)
- Black and white blank pages (a favourite of mine)
- A template on Mixbook
- What day of the week was...
- What was the weather on my birthday?
- On This Day Historical events, famous birthdays and deaths.
Ideas
- Newspaper headlines
- Prime minster/president/etc
- What song was at #1 on the charts?
- Newly released movie near their birthday
- Popular TV shows
- Price of things eg- movie tickets, gas, milk, etc.
- Family tree
- About mom/dad/guardian
- About siblings
- List of people/foster families they lived with (with contact info if possible)
- Where they've lived
- Report cards, school work, artwork, etc.
- Schools attended, teachers, etc.
- Milestones: first tooth, word, steps, etc.
- Info about their birth place eg- location, size, interesting places
- Meaning of name(s), why it was chosen
- World events of the year
- Day of the week
- Weather
- Birth stats
- How/why they went into foster care or were placed for adoption
- Holidays/special days
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