What to write
What to write in your child's memory book at age 9
Nine is a quieter, more thoughtful age — they're becoming more private and more opinionated. The questions that work are less about achievements and more about what they think and feel. Record their voice while they'll still share it.
Questions to answer this year
- What are they quietly worrying about this year?
- What are they saving up for or dreaming about?
- Which friendship has changed, and how?
- How have they surprised you this year?
- What's the most grown-up thing they've said?
- What did they do this year that took real courage?
Milestones and moments to look out for
- Walking somewhere or doing a job on their own
- A subject or topic they love at school
- Their views on fairness, the news or the world
- A friendship change and how they handled it
- A trip, holiday or adventure
- Something they made, built or wrote
- Who they talk to when something's wrong
Every child moves at their own pace — these are ideas for what to notice, not a checklist.
Things they might say
“I've decided I'm going to be a vet. Or a YouTuber. Probably both.”
“You don't need to come in, Mum. Just wave from the car.”
“Why do grown-ups always say ‘we'll see’?”
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