FAQs

KIDS EDITION

What is the recommended age range for the GROW Journals?

For the Kids Edition it's 6 - 12 years.

There is space for answers to be written or drawn, and drawing answers is great for kids who are still learning to write. 

How long does the GROW Journal last?

The Journal has 120 double pages, and if used daily, the journal lasts approximately 4 months. 

How long do Grow Journals take to fill out?

Between 5-10 minutes, but they can spend longer colouring in, or drawing, if they enjoy it. 

Do I have to sit with my child when they use their Grow Journal?

That's totally up to you. Some parents find it gives some really special moments of connection, but you don't have to sit with them.

However if your child is still learning to read and write, they might need you to read them the questions. 

Do Grow Journals have to be used daily? 

No, definitely not. They will still receive amazing benefits even if they don't use it daily. Although the benefits do amplify with more use, so it's great if they use it often. It can be used as part of a routine, or just whenever they like. 

Some kids do just one double page, and others prefer doing multiple pages at a time, and either way is great. 

If they finish their Journal and want more, could they do another one?

Absolutely! Grow Journals are designed in a way that means doing a second, or more, Journals will have great benefits. 

How can I encourage them to use it if they are hesitant?

- You can offer to do it with them, it can be a really special time for connection (and kids love colouring in with you!).

- Let them know that it's up to them how much they fill out, and when.

- Let them know how easy they are to use! They don't take long at all, and are really simple to fill out.

- Keep it simple when explaining the Journals - you might say something like "your Journal is something really simple that helps you learn how amazing you are, and how to feel good."

-Try and keep it light, and not pressure them. The Journals give them a mood boost, so if they give them a try they're likely to want to keep going on their own. 

Did you know we also have a Teen Grow Journal and an Adult Grow Journal?

TEEN EDITION

What is the recommended age range for the GROW Journals?

For the Teen Edition it's 12+ years. 

There is space for answers to be written or drawn, so teens can fill it in whichever way they prefer.

How long does the GROW Journal last?

The Journal has 92 double pages, and if used daily lasts approximately 3 months. 

How long do Grow Journals take to fill out?

Around 5 minutes, but they can spend longer colouring in, drawing, or doodling on the page if they want to.

The 14 'toolkit' topics at the back are more in depth and may take longer, and they can choose do do these when they want to explore that particular topic.

Do Grow Journals have to be used daily? 

No, definitely not. They will still receive amazing benefits even if they don't use it daily. Although the benefits do amplify with more use, so it's great if they use it often. It can be used as part of a routine, or just whenever they like. 

Some teens do just one double page, and others prefer doing multiple pages at a time, and either way is great. 

If they finish their Journal and want more, could they do another one?

Absolutely! Grow Journals are designed in a way that means doing a second, or more, Journals will have great benefits. 

How can I encourage them to use it if they are hesitant?

- Let them know that it's up to them how much they fill out, and when.

- Let them know how easy they are to use! They don't take long at all, and are really simple to fill out.

- Keep it simple when explaining the Journals - you might say something like "I know sometimes it's tough being a teenager, and I found this Journal that can help. It's really easy to do, why don't you have a look and give it a try to see what you think?"

- You can remind them to have a look at the tool kit topics at the back of the Journal (that cover 14 topics like friendship, stress, and mindset) because they are topics that your teen will recognise and likely have experienced.

-Try and keep it light, and not pressure them. The Journals give them a mood boost, so if they give them a try they're likely to want to keep going on their own. 

 Did you know we also have a Kids Grow Journal and an Adult Grow Journal?

ADULT EDITION

What is the recommended age range for the Adult Grow Journals?

It’s perfect for any adult, of any age!

How long does the Grow Journal last?

The Journal has 186 guided journaling pages, and if used daily lasts over 5 months. 

How long do Grow Journals take to fill out?

Around 5 minutes, it depends on how much time you want to spend thinking about your answers.

There’s lots of room for you to write longer or shorter answers based on your preference and journaling style, or even how you’re feeling on the day.

Do Grow Journals have to be used daily? 

No, definitely not. 

You will still receive amazing benefits even if you don't use it daily. Although the benefits amplify with use, so it's great if you use it often. It can be used as part of a routine, or when you need a mood boost, or want a mindful break.

Can I do more than one page at a time?

Yes, absolutely. 

If I finish my Journal and want more, can I start another one?

Absolutely! Grow Journals are designed in a way such that doing a second (or more!) Journals will have great benefits. 

This is because the positive change comes from the repetition of the activities and including them regularly in our lives.

Did you know we also have a Kids Grow Journal and a Teen Grow Journal?

How do I contact the people behind the GROW Journal?

Please reach out to us at hello@thegrowjournal.com, we’d love to hear from you!