The art of letter writing is dead; you practically have to go on “Survivor” or “Big Brother” to get letters from home. Recently I learned of a teen retreat where the kids would be given letters written by family members, telling him/her how much he/she is loved. They were deemed, “love notes” for the teens.

It’s easy to tell a baby or a toddler how much you love him/her, but teens are tricky. You don’t want to embarrass them, or feel rejected if they don’t return the sentiments — but a letter is the perfect way to connect.

I was asked to participate in one of these letter-writing “campaigns” and jotted down some words of inspiration for the teen. At first, you think:

What should I say?

Will it be too sappy?

Will I stare at a blank page for hours not able to put words to paper?

I can’t write.

Don’t over think it. Just write down a few thoughts and give it to your teen. I have to remember this for when my son is a teenager. I’ll file the idea away in the “great idea” category.

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