4 Imagine you spent the weekend of your birthday in a big city with a friend. Write a thank-you letter like the one in exercise 1 to a family member. Use the writing guide and include this information. • Say thank you for the gift that the family member sent. Explain where you were and who you were with. • Describe what you did on Saturday and Sunday. • Add a final thought or message after your name. Dear I hope you're well. Thanks I had a brilliant weekend int with On Saturday On Sunday Hope to see you soon! Love

You probably talk to your friends way more than you talk to your parents. That's natural, even if you and your parents have a great relationship.

Still, it's good to have a parent's help, advice, and support. You can get support from other adults in your life, too. Maybe there's a teacher, mentor, or coach you like to talk with.

At first, it might seem awkward to open up, especially when talking about some subjects. Or it might feel harder if it's been a while since you had a good heart-to-heart. Here are some tips to make it easier to talk.