173. The Best Valentine's Gift for Kids: Seasoned Advice from a Mom of Three + A Free Resource For You

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A few years ago, I saw the idea shared to leave simple love notes on each of my kid's bedroom door on the days leading up to Valentine's. Little did I know that this would become one of my kid's most favorite traditions - and something that "sticks" year-round (literally - they leave the little notes up as long as they can!). So, grab your scissors, a writing instrument of choice, and get cutting. You can easily invest the 20 minutes it takes to tune into this episode to cut up 14 hearts (for each kid).

The idea is that for these first two weeks of February, you will use these hearts as a simple way to share 14 reasons why you love and adore your little one.

Using whatever "hearts" you have or create, add words of encouragement that resonate with you and your child. Then, each evening, after tucking your child in, add another heart to their door. They will wake up feeling SO loved for the day!

50 Words of Encouragement for Kids:

1. I love watching you learn new things
2. I love how determined you are
3. I love how you set goals and reach them!
4. I love seeing you use your imagination
5. I love how much effort you put into things that matter to you
6. I love your willingness to try new things
7. I love how helpful you are
8. I love what a kind friend/sister/brother you are
9. I love watching you be patient with yourself and others
10. I love how you put others first
11. I love how much you care about people
12. I love your desire to do good in this world
13. I love that you ask me for help when you need it
14. I love that you never give up
15. I love that you are a problem solver
16. I love watching you learn
17. I love spending time with you
18. I love how you consider the needs of others
19. I love who you are and who you are becoming
20. I see you working really hard, and I am proud of you
21. I know you will do amazing things
22. Your giggle brightens my day
23. Your smile always makes me smile
24. Your jokes are so fun
25. Your hugs make me feel so loved
26. Your kindness makes a difference
27. Your prayers encourage me
28. Your laughs is one of the best things about you
29. You have great ideas
30. You are a great leader
31. You are loved
32. You make me smile
33. You are gifted
34. You are so talented
35. You are courageous
36. You are beautiful inside and out
37. You make others feel special
38. You make people feel so loved
39. You make everyone feel included
40. You make others feel important
41. God has created you to do great things
42. God has created you to make a difference
43. God has given you the gift of ________________
44. I am so blessed to be your mom
45. I have never known a joy like you veg
46. I delight in you as my son/daughter
47. Starting my day with you is my favorite thing
48. Spending my day with you is my favorite thing
49. Ending my day with you is my favorite thing
50. Snuggling with you is my favorite thing

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