We’re so proud to share that the Write Your Own Story Journal, created by Purple Ladybug in collaboration with Rebel Girls, has officially earned MESH Accreditation!
What makes this recognition special isn’t the award itself; it’s what it means for your kids. MESH, which stands for Mental, Emotional, and Social Health, celebrates products that help children grow in confidence, creativity, and resilience through play and hands-on experiences.
What is MESH?
MESH is a growing movement in the world of children’s toys and education. It stands for Mental, Emotional, and Social Health, the core skills that help kids understand their feelings, build relationships, and grow into confident, caring individuals.
When kids play, create, and express themselves through MESH-inspired activities, they’re not just having fun. They’re also learning how to problem-solve, manage emotions, and bounce back from challenges.
What Does It Mean to Be MESH-Accredited?
MESH Accreditation is a respected recognition given to toys, games, and creative products that meaningfully support children’s mental, emotional, and social development. Each product is carefully reviewed by FUNdamentally Children (on behalf of MESH Helps), an independent organization known for evaluating the educational and developmental value of kids’ products.
Earning MESH Accreditation means a product has been proven to encourage creativity, confidence, emotional awareness, and positive connections—exactly what the Write Your Own Story Journal is designed to do.
Why It Earned MESH Accreditation
When evaluated by the independent reviewers at FUNdamentally Children, the journal stood out for how it supports children’s emotional and social growth. It was found to:
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Very strongly encourages self-advocacy, giving kids the confidence to express their ideas and trust their voice.
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Strongly supports adaptation and self-regulation, helping them manage emotions, adjust to challenges, and reflect on experiences.
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Keep kids engaged with the product, showing that kids were genuinely interested, focused, and excited to use it.
These results confirm what parents already observe at home; using this journal helps kids open up, process their emotions, and become more confident in themselves.
What Makes this Journal Special
The Write Your Own Story Journal gives girls space to think, feel, and dream. Inside this 70-page hardcover journal, they’ll find 20 real-world stories and quotes from inspiring women, including artists, athletes, scientists, activists, and more. Each story is paired with creative prompts that encourage reflection and imagination, helping kids explore their own thoughts and goals in a fun, uplifting way.
This kit is filled with everything kids need to make journaling feel creative, inspiring, and fun. It includes glow-in-the-dark glitter glue, decorative scissors & star hole punch, multicolor pencil crayons, stickers, bookmarks with tassel and pompom tops, frame stickers, a ruler, shaped sticky notes, paperclips, foil and stylus, patterned paper sheets, a highlighter, and colored gel pens.
It also features scannable audio links to Rebel Girls’ stories and calming soundscapes, so kids can listen to the same inspiring women featured in the journal while they write. This provides a relaxing and immersive experience that helps them focus and express themselves freely.
Help Young Girls Build Confidence & Life Skills
The Write Your Own Story Journal encourages girls to express themselves and think about who they want to become. Beyond creativity, it helps them develop healthy habits such as reflection, mindfulness, and goal-setting—skills that foster confidence and emotional resilience long after they’ve finished journaling.
Each story and prompt invites them to pause, think, and connect with their thoughts. Through journaling, they strengthen the same mental, emotional, and social skills recognized through MESH Accreditation, helping them develop the confidence and emotional skills to thrive.
Ready to bring home this award-winning journal?
Shop the Write Your Own Story Journal today and give your child a creative space to dream, reflect, and grow!
