How to Write a Birthday Message for a Child (From a Parent,...

How to Write a Birthday Message for a Child (From a Parent, Relative, or Family Friend)

A child’s birthday message is a different kind of writing. The reader might be five, ten, or thirteen, and the message may be read aloud by a parent. Or the child might read it alone and keep the card in a drawer for years. Either way, “Happy birthday, hope you have a great day!” is a missed chance. Messages to children work best when they’re short, warm, and specific...