I received a copy of . Just Between Us: Father & Daughter The Original Bestselling No-Stress, No-Rules Journal by Jonathan Jacobs (Author), Sofie Jacobs (Author), Meredith Jacobs (Author), Nate Padavick (Illustrator) in exchange for a review and inside this post are my affiliate links. If you click on the links and make a purchase I will make a small percentage from the products you purchase.
As soon as I received the press release for Just Between Us Father & Daughter I found myself missing my dad who is now in Heaven even more. I wish I had this book when he was still her and my sister and I could have each filled out a journal with him to keep and hand down to our children so they would be able to get to know there grandfather in a new and unique way.
With the journal laying on my desk Charlie opened it up. As Charlie flipped through the journal Charlie said no, not a book for me. David asked Charlie why. Charlie read the title to David Just Between Us Father & Daughter. I saw David stop and open the book. Then David closed the journal and went upstairs. Later that afternoon David picked up the book again. I knew he was thinking about his daughter’s Leslie and Ashley.
I wish I could get Ashely to come over and fill the journal out with David. I know will never happen because Ashely doesn’t talk to her dad at all or her grandparents. Which is sad because one day they will be gone. Ashely will regret all the time she missed with them. As for Leslie David and her talk and used to be close but not so much anymore. Although, I do plan on asking Leslie to fill the journal out for David for Father’s Day and let me give it to David they David can answer the questions for dads and give the journal to Leslie for her Birthday.
I’m not sure if Leslie will actually take the time to fill the journal out or not. So I may sit down and answer the parts I can about my dad to give to Charlie. Then he will know a little bit about my dad. Then Charlie can ask my sister to also ask the questions. Then we can sit down and read the book together because I am sure Charlie will know things about my dad he want’s to share with us. When Charlie is grown and has his own children, he can share the book with them.
I loved getting to know the Author of the journal and how it came into place. The next time David or Charlie asks me what kind of gift I would like I’m going to ask for something from them personally not the store. Then I will put the gifts in a keepsake box to give back to them one day. Charlie was amazed the journal came from Sophia when she was only 9.
I believe all new dads should have a copy of this journal to answer as their children grow up. This journal can be a safe space for children to share things with their dad there too embarrassed to talk about in person. Charlie and I used the information from this book into a journal of our own in our Homeschool Art Class and Drama Class.
I love how the journal ask us about funny things you’ve said which for me is when Charlie was little said “I love you more than monster trucks and Pizza.” Or at 2 when there was a Donkey on tv and Charlie called me into the living room to let me know the donkey was daddy donkey David which his dad didn’t think was too funny but I did.
In the back of the book is free space where you can leave letters for each other or pictures. The Author even included pages for drawing which David would be better at since he can’t read or spell. As we finished the book, I let David know he needed to get pictures with each of his children to put inside a notebook and start writing to them at least once a week because even if they don’t talk when he is gone they journal can be given to them and they will get to know there dad and how much he loved and misses them.
About:
The Just Between Us journal you know and love-now for dads and daughters! Co-written by a real-life father-daughter team! In this journal co-author of the original Just Between Us: Mother & Daughter, Sofie Jacobs, partners with her father, Jonathan Jacobs, to offer advice and prompts for fathers and daughters to express anything and everything.
With sensitivity and thoughtfulness, this interactive keepsake journal provides the space and encouragement for father-daughter conversations, packed with all the essentials to cultivate shared respect and deep understanding in one of life’s most important relationships. Perfect for dads and daughters who are already close, it is also a shared resource for any father-daughter pair looking to deepen their relationship!
Includes:
• Advice and guidance from a real father and daughter duo
• Writing and drawing prompts to get the conversation started-and keep it going
• Pages for drawing funny pictures and making ambitious lists
• Plenty of free space for writing about whatever is on both of your minds
BESTSELLING JOURNAL SERIES: First published more than ten years ago, Just Between Us: Mother & Daughter is the original bestselling mother-daughter journal. This latest addition to the series-written by a real dad and daughter duo!-contains all-new prompts and art, perfect for longtime fans and new journalers alike.
DELUXE KEEPSAKE: Complete with two ribbon-markers so that both father and daughter can mark their place, this colorful, highly-illustrated hardcover journal makes for the perfect gift to fill now and treasure for years to come.
DAD & DAUGHTER CONNECTION: There are so many benefits to kids-girls especially-when they have an active and engaged father, from health and IQ to stable jobs and relationships. Just Between Us encourages regular, active communication, ensuring that when you need each other most, you’re there for one another.
A POWERFUL TOOL: This journal helps facilitate necessary conversations in fun, funny, and heartwarming ways by offering a safe space to be honest. Writing removes a layer of awkwardness by providing some distance, and encourages vulnerability and truthfulness in those more reluctant to share.
Perfect for:
• Daughters and mothers looking for the perfect birthday or Father’s Day gift for dad
• Resource for mothers, fathers, or stepparents looking for bonding activities for their families
• Families familiar with the original journal who are eager for new content
• Fans of Wreck This Journal and Why a Daughter Needs a Dad or anyone looking for a high-value interactive journal for dads or stepdads
Author Bio: Sofie Jacobs
Graduated from University of Michigan and the Columbia Publishing Course. She lives in Washington, DC.
Jonathan Jacobs practices law in Washington, D.C. He lives in Rockville, Maryland, with his wife, Meredith Jacobs, and their 90-pound bernadoodle, Babka. He is the father of co-author Sofie Jacobs, who created the Just Between Us journaling series with Meredith, and Jules, who co-authored, with Meredith, Just Between Us, Mother and Son .
Meredith Jacobs, founder of one of the first parenting websites, is a nonprofit executive dedicated to building a world in which all women and girls may thrive. She is mother to Sofie and Jules, with whom she shares the title “co-author.” She welcomes any and all advice on how to get her huge bernedoodle, Babka, to listen.
Thank you,
‘Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
