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You know a child — your own child perhaps, or a grandchild, niece, nephew, neighbor — who is incredible in all sorts of ways.
You tell everyone the funny things he says.
You display her paintings on your desk at work, or photos on your Facebook page.
You brag about her French horn solo or the scholarship he just landed.
Well here's an idea: Tell that kid how much he means to you. And this time, put it in writing.
Next Thursday, March 18, is Absolutely Incredible Kid Day, sponsored by Camp Fire USA. Each year the group urges adults to write letters of support and appreciation to special children in their lives — or to any child who might need encouragement.
The goal is for every child to receive a letter. It can be left on a pillow, mailed, stuck in a lunch box, taped to a mirror, slipped under a windshield wiper, e-mailed, read over the phone or read in person.
The point is to give a child something to hang onto, maybe forever. Something that shows you care.
You don't need to be a writer. You don't even need to be a parent. Just think about a child in your life and jot down some thoughts about what makes him or her special. Make it short and sweet or long and mushy.
Letters — even long, mushy ones — are especially good for pre-teens and teens, who may balk at one of those "very special talks" with Mom and Dad.
Need help? Camp Fire USA offers these tips for getting started:
* Make a list of adjectives that describe the child — funny, honest, smart, cheerful, helpful, kind.
* Begin with a favorite poem or a famous quote that has special meaning to you.
* Remember a fun experience you and the child have shared. Tell her what you enjoyed about that time.
* Be specific and descriptive. Use humor. Don't lecture. Try, "Do you know what I like about you?"
* Don't worry about the length. A short note can be cherished as much as a long, formal letter.
* Think about what you liked best about letters you've received.
* You don't have to limit yourself to pen and paper. Consider a postcard or funny greeting card.
For more letter-writing tips, including sample letters and prompts to get you started, visit www.campfireusa.org.
My best advice for writing a letter to a child is the same as for writing anything: Just do it. Get started.
Don't worry about saying just the right thing, and don't get hung up on grammar or punctuation. Just think about what the child means to you, how he makes you feel, what he brings to your life.
And just write.
