Healthy Relationships Journaling Prompts for Kids Under 10

Young children experience big emotions and complex social situations every day. One moment they're best friends with the kid next door, the next they're upset because someone didn't share their toys. These early relationship experiences shape how children learn to connect with others throughout their lives.

Starting a relationship journal at a young age helps children name their emotions, understand how their actions affect others, and develop empathy. These skills become the foundation for healthy relationships as they grow older.

10 Healthy Relationship Journaling Prompts for Kids Under 10

1. Who is someone that makes me feel happy and safe? What do they do that I like?
Describe them, or draw them if you’d like.

2. Has someone ever made me feel left out? What happened and how did I feel?
It’s okay to name it.

3. What does a good friend do when I’m feeling sad or upset?
Think of someone who helps, not just plays.

4. What do I like to do when I want to be kind to someone?
Kindness doesn’t have to be big.

5. Who do I feel comfortable talking to when I have a problem?
Trust feels like safety.

6. What do I do when someone isn’t being nice to me or others?
Write or draw what you think is the right thing to do.

7. What kind of friend do I want to be?
Use three words to describe it—or more, if you’d like!

8. What makes me feel included and welcome?
Think about a time you felt part of the group.

9. When do I feel proud of how I treated someone else?
Think about a moment when you were really kind or fair.

10. What should I do if someone tells me to keep a secret that makes me feel weird or nervous?
Safe people never ask us to hide something that feels wrong.

Help children who are still learning to write by acting as their scribe. Let them tell you their thoughts and feelings while you write them down. This allows pre-readers to participate fully in the journaling process.

The goal is helping children understand their feelings, treat others with kindness, and build the confidence to form healthy relationships. Every journal entry is a step toward becoming a caring, thoughtful person who knows how to connect with others.