Ik boek journal

The 'Ik boek' is a journal for children between the age of 6-12. A reflective journal designed to help children understand their thoughts, emotions and happiness. By letting children write, draw, and reflect, space is created to discover what they feel, what makes them happy, and who they are.

It's not a classic diary, but a playful combination of assignments, questions, and creative moments that invite both thinking and doing. At the same time, it is designed to be used together with parents; which creates valuable moments of conversations and connection.

The Ik Book was created together with EFT coach Odette Koelewijn. The project grew from our shared passion for parenting, personal development and creating meaningful tools for families. Odette works with children who struggle at school in her coaching practice in Amsterdam, helping them build confidence and emotional awareness. Together we developed the book from start to finish, including concept development, content, writing, illustrations and marketing. The book was published by Vesper Kids Publishing.

As a designer, entrepreneur and mother of four daughters, I experienced firsthand how powerful reflection and conversation can be for children. That experience shaped the creation of the Ik boek: a journal that helps children better understand their thoughts and feelings, while creating meaningful moments between parent and child.