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Cards for kids and teens

Encouragement that praises effort, and love that doesn’t depend on grades.

Encouragement card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a paper cut sunrise style. It reads: You don’t have to feel ready to begin. I believe in you, and I’ll be cheering the whole way. Tell me how it goes? EncouragementENC-01 Encouragement card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a paper cut sunrise style. It reads: Whatever happens today, I’m in your corner. Win, lose, or somewhere in between. Text me after? EncouragementENC-02 Encouragement card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a paper cut sunrise style. It reads: Big day? Take a breath. You’ve prepared more than you think. I’ve seen how hard you’ve worked. I’ll be thinking of you. EncouragementENC-03 Encouragement card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a paper cut sunrise style. It reads: However it turns out, I’m proud of how hard you’ve worked. That part is already yours. Let’s celebrate either way. My treat. EncouragementENC-06 Encouragement card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a paper cut sunrise style. It reads: Starting something new takes courage. I see yours. I can’t wait to hear how it goes. Tell me about your first day? EncouragementENC-08 Hard Days card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a quiet pencil style. It reads: Whenever you want to talk, or not talk, I’m here. No pressure, no rush. Hard DaysHRD-06 Love & Pride card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a warm linocut style. It reads: I noticed how kind you were today. That matters more than you know. Kindness like yours makes the world a little better. Love & PrideLUV-01 Love & Pride card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a warm linocut style. It reads: Watching you grow has been one of the best parts of my life. I’m so proud to be part of your story. Love & PrideLUV-02 Celebrate card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a confetti collage style. It reads: You worked hard for this. Enjoy every minute. I’m so proud of you. CelebrateCEL-03 Celebrate card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a confetti collage style. It reads: A new chapter begins. I can’t wait to see what you write. Congratulations, graduate! CelebrateCEL-04 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: One small win at a time. I’m cheering you on for every one. Each step you take makes the next one a little easier. What’s your next small step? I’d love to hear. Small ShiftsSHF-12 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: You matter because you’re you, not because of what you achieve. On good days and hard days, my love for you stays the same. Read this twice. I meant every word. Small ShiftsSHF-16 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: I saw how hard you worked on that. I’m proud of you. Whatever the result, your effort is what I noticed most. What part was hardest? I’d love to hear. Small ShiftsSHF-22 Family Table card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a cozy storybook style. It reads: Kids ask the questions tonight. Grown-ups have to answer honestly! Any question is okay, as long as it’s kind. Family TableFAM-03 Family Table card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a cozy storybook style. It reads: Ask a grown-up: What was the hardest thing about being my age? Then ask what helped them get through it. Family TableFAM-04 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a clay illustration. It reads: You tried something new today! Your brave heart was working hard. What should we try next? For KidsKID-01 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a clay illustration. It reads: Oops is how we learn. Everybody makes mistakes. Even grown-ups. Want to try again together? For KidsKID-02 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a clay illustration. It reads: Big feelings are okay. I’m right here while they pass. Want a big hug? For KidsKID-03 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a clay illustration. It reads: You kept trying, and you did it! That took a lot of practice. Show me again? For KidsKID-04 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a clay illustration. It reads: Thank you for helping our family. You made dinnertime easier. High five, helper! For KidsKID-05 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a clay illustration. It reads: I love you on good days and hard days. Nothing you do could ever change that. For KidsKID-06 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a clay illustration. It reads: Smell the flower. Blow out the candle. Slow breaths help our bodies feel calm. Want to try it with me? For KidsKID-07 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a clay illustration. It reads: You worked hard on that picture. I love all the colors you chose. Tell me about it? For KidsKID-08 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a storybook illustration. It reads: Mistakes mean you’re learning, not failing. Every expert started as a beginner. Want to work on it together? For KidsKID-09 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a storybook illustration. It reads: You stuck with that longer than I expected. Not the grade. The effort is what I noticed. What part was the hardest? For KidsKID-10 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a storybook illustration. It reads: Your grade is not your worth. You matter to me no matter what the paper says. Want to talk about it, or take a break first? For KidsKID-11 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a storybook illustration. It reads: Whatever happens today, I’m proud you’re showing up. Being brave doesn’t mean you’re not nervous. Tell me everything after? For KidsKID-12 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a storybook illustration. It reads: Feeling left out really hurts. I’m sorry. It doesn’t change how great you are to be around. Want to tell me about it? For KidsKID-13 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a storybook illustration. It reads: Thank you for telling me the truth. I know that wasn’t easy. Let’s fix it together. For KidsKID-14 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a storybook illustration. It reads: Worries can feel bigger at night. They usually look smaller in the morning. Want to tell me one and leave it with me? For KidsKID-15 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a storybook illustration. It reads: I love you for who you are, not for what you do. That will never change. For KidsKID-16 Encouragement card for teens from Xiqu Cards, with a geometric illustration. It reads: One grade doesn’t define you. There’s so much more to you than a number. For KidsKID-17 Encouragement card for teens from Xiqu Cards, with a geometric illustration. It reads: I see how hard you’re working, even when you don’t say it. No lecture. Just noticing. For KidsKID-18 Encouragement card for teens from Xiqu Cards, with a geometric illustration. It reads: No pressure to talk. I’m around if you need anything. Snacks included. For KidsKID-19 Encouragement card for teens from Xiqu Cards, with a geometric illustration. It reads: You don’t have to have it all figured out. Nobody your age does. Most adults don’t either. Want to grab food later? For KidsKID-20 Encouragement card for teens from Xiqu Cards, with a geometric illustration. It reads: That sounds really painful. You didn’t deserve to be treated that way. Want to vent, or want a distraction? For KidsKID-21 Encouragement card for teens from Xiqu Cards, with a geometric illustration. It reads: I’m proud of who you’re becoming. Not because of grades. Because of how you treat people. For KidsKID-22 Encouragement card for teens from Xiqu Cards, with a geometric illustration. It reads: I’m sorry about earlier. I got it wrong. I love you, even when we disagree. Can we start over? For KidsKID-23 Encouragement card for teens from Xiqu Cards, with a geometric illustration. It reads: I trust you to make good choices tonight. If anything goes wrong, call me. No lecture. I’ll come get you. For KidsKID-24 Lunchbox note from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: Thinking of you at lunch! Lunchbox NotesLBX-01 Lunchbox note from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: Cheering for you from here! Lunchbox NotesLBX-02 Lunchbox note from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: Be brave. Be kind. Be you. Lunchbox NotesLBX-03 Lunchbox note from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: Somebody at home loves you a lot. (It’s me.) Lunchbox NotesLBX-04 Lunchbox note from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: I hope your sandwich is as awesome as you are. Lunchbox NotesLBX-05 Lunchbox note from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: Try one new thing today. Even a tiny one. Lunchbox NotesLBX-06 Lunchbox note from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: Mistakes are proof you’re trying. Lunchbox NotesLBX-07 Lunchbox note from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: I can’t wait to hear about your day. Lunchbox NotesLBX-08 Lunchbox note from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: You make our family better. Lunchbox NotesLBX-09 Lunchbox note from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: Big test? Slow breath. You know more than you think. Lunchbox NotesLBX-10 Lunchbox note from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: Proud of you. No reason needed. Lunchbox NotesLBX-11 Lunchbox note from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: Be the friend you’d want to have. Lunchbox NotesLBX-12 Lunchbox note from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: If today is hard, remember: home is soft. Lunchbox NotesLBX-13 Lunchbox note from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: You’re the bright spot in my day. Lunchbox NotesLBX-14 Lunchbox note from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: Ask one question in class today. Curious is cool. Lunchbox NotesLBX-15 Lunchbox note from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: Count the good things today. Tell me three tonight. Lunchbox NotesLBX-16 Lunchbox note from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: Win or lose, spill or stumble, I’m on your team. Lunchbox NotesLBX-17 Lunchbox note from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: I loved spending today with you. Goodnight. Lunchbox NotesLBX-18 Lunchbox note from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: Under this pillow: one hug, saved for later. Lunchbox NotesLBX-19 Lunchbox note from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: Question of the day: What made you laugh? Lunchbox NotesLBX-20 Lunchbox note from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: What do you call a sleeping dinosaur? A dino-snore! Lunchbox NotesLBX-21 Lunchbox note from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: Why are fish so smart? They live in schools! Lunchbox NotesLBX-22 Lunchbox note from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: You’ve put in the work. Go show it. Lunchbox NotesLBX-23 Lunchbox note from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: Rough day? Ice cream run later, my treat. Lunchbox NotesLBX-24 Daily connection card from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: Who did you sit with at lunch? What did you talk about? Daily ConnectionDAY-01 Daily connection card from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: What made you laugh today? Tell me the whole story. Daily ConnectionDAY-02 Daily connection card from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: Did anything surprise you today? A good surprise or a weird one? Daily ConnectionDAY-03 Daily connection card from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: If today were a weather report, what would it be? Sunny, cloudy, stormy, or a little of everything? Daily ConnectionDAY-04 Daily connection card from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: Did anyone need a friend today? Were you able to help? Daily ConnectionDAY-05 Daily connection card from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: What’s one thing you’re proud of today? It can be tiny. Daily ConnectionDAY-06 Daily connection card from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: Teach me one thing you learned today. I’ll be the student. Daily ConnectionDAY-07 Daily connection card from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: What are three good things from today? Big or small. Daily ConnectionDAY-08 Daily connection card from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: What’s on your mind before you sleep? Want to leave one worry with me for tonight? Daily ConnectionDAY-09 Daily connection card from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: If you could redo one moment today, which would it be? What would you do differently? Daily ConnectionDAY-10 Daily connection card from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: What color was your mood today? What made it that color? Daily ConnectionDAY-11 Daily connection card from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: Who are you grateful for today? Want to tell them tomorrow? Daily ConnectionDAY-12 Daily connection card from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: What’s one thing you want to try today? I’ll ask you about it tonight. Daily ConnectionDAY-13 Daily connection card from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: How full is your battery this morning? What would charge it up? Daily ConnectionDAY-14 Daily connection card from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: What superpower will you use today? Kindness, patience, courage, or something else? Daily ConnectionDAY-15 Daily connection card from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: If you were the parent for a day, what would you change? And what would you keep the same? Daily ConnectionDAY-16 Daily connection card from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: What are you really good at that most people don’t know? Daily ConnectionDAY-17 Daily connection card from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: What’s the hardest thing about being your age? Want to hear what was hard for me? Daily ConnectionDAY-18 Daily connection card from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: What’s one house rule you’d change? Let’s bring it to our next family meeting. Daily ConnectionDAY-19 Daily connection card from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: Is there something you wish I’d stop saying? I promise I’ll just listen. Daily ConnectionDAY-20 Daily connection card from Xiqu Cards with the otter family. It reads: Hug check: how are you, in one word? Then hug as long as you both want. Daily ConnectionDAY-21