8 Yr Old Dd Bff Is Moving to Japan

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Discussion Overview

This thread discusses various creative ideas for a keepsake project between two 8-year-old friends who will be separated due to one moving to Japan. Participants share personal experiences and suggestions for meaningful gifts that the girls can create together.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests making Knot Quilts as a personal keepsake for the girls.
  • Another participant proposes friendship bracelets made from embroidery floss or beads, highlighting their portability.
  • A different participant mentions creating a small scrapbook or a framed collage as a way to preserve memories.
  • One user suggests baking together and making a photo album to commemorate their time spent together.
  • Another idea shared involves visiting Build A Bear Workshop to create stuffed animals for each other.
  • One participant recommends going to a paint-your-own pottery place for a creative gift exchange.
  • Another user shares their experience of decorating a craft frame as a keepsake, emphasizing the importance of having a picture to remember each other by.
  • One participant suggests giving the girls a list of ideas and allowing them to choose what they would like to do.
  • Another participant expresses enthusiasm for the ideas shared and mentions that they had already considered the Build A Bear option.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of creating a memorable keepsake, with various suggestions offered. No clear consensus emerges on a single best idea, as multiple options are presented.

Contextual Notes

The discussion centers around the emotional aspect of friendship and the desire to maintain connections despite physical distance, particularly in the context of military families.

Who May Find This Useful

Parents and guardians within the community who are looking for creative ways to help children maintain friendships during transitions or separations.

naekelsey
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My 8 yr old daughter has a best friend, and they have been BFF's forever. Unfortunately, the BFF will be moving to Japan the day after Christmas. (the daddy is getting shipped to Iraq so Mom, Brother and the BFF will be going to Japan (where the mom is from) until daddy gets back)

I want to have the girls make something together to give to each other...Just not sure what to do. So far the only thing I can come up with is each doing a Knot Quilt for each other... Any suggestions??

Both have already set up there Yahoo accts so they can keep in touch daily!! Would be awesome for them to actually touch something to remember each other with.

Thanks
 
Friendship bracelets? That might be more portable for a military-kid. We used to make 'em out of DMC embroidery floss and they don't have to be all that complicated. Or you could get them beads and let them string friendship bracelets with beads on elastic string. It's easy, fun.. you can get beads that have letters on them too so they could spell out things like "bff 4ever" and stuff like that...
 
how about a small scrapbook or collage picture framed.
 
why not have the girls over to do some baking (supervised of course)? take pictures, develop and make a nice photo album for them. they can remember how much fun they had while together.
 
How about going to Build A Bear Workshop and creating bears for each other?
 
Or having them go to one of those paint your own pottery places? They could each make each other something.

I love all of these ideas! The baking/photo book sounds super...they will make memories and have pictures so they will never forget!
 
I bought a craft frame from Hobby Lobby, painted it and decorated for my neice. You can write "Best Friends" at the top with glitter tube glue and their names at the bottom. That way they always have a picture to remember them by.
 
Give the girls some of these suggestions then ask them what they want to do. At 8 they should have a good idea of how they'd like to remember each other.
 
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These are AWESOME ideas! Thanks bunches to you all! We had already thought of the build a bear idea but none of the others. I will show the girls all of these and see which one(s) they choose. (knowing them, ALL of them! LOL)
Keep the ideas coming, this is real fun..

Thanks
 

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I help my daughter cope with her best friend moving to Japan?

Encourage your daughter to express her feelings about the move. Help her understand that it's okay to feel sad or anxious. You can also facilitate regular communication through video calls, letters, or social media to maintain their friendship despite the distance.

What are some fun ways for my daughter to say goodbye to her friend?

Organize a farewell party or a special outing where they can create lasting memories together. Consider making a scrapbook or a memory box that they can fill with photos and notes to remind them of their friendship.

How can my daughter stay connected with her friend after the move?

Set up a schedule for regular video chats or phone calls. Encourage them to write letters or send care packages to each other. They could also play online games together or share updates on social media to keep their bond strong.

What should I tell my daughter about her friend's new life in Japan?

Explain that moving to a new country can be exciting and challenging. Share information about Japanese culture, language, and customs to help her understand her friend's new environment. This can also spark curiosity and interest in learning about different cultures.

How can I support my daughter during this transition?

Be there to listen and validate her feelings. Encourage her to talk about her emotions and reassure her that it's normal to miss her friend. Engage her in activities that she enjoys and help her make new friends to ease the transition.

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