7 Ways to Show Love to Your Kids

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Sometimes our days get filled with meaningless things and we forget that we have little people who are looking to us for everything.  I miss my kids during the day while they are at school and I always wish I had more time to connect with them.

I have 5 kids and I want to make sure all of them know that I love them each individually. I’ve decided that I was going to make an effort to show my kids individually how much I love them. So I’ve made a list of things a parent can do to show their child they love them. These ideas are all quick and easy but they will let your kids know that you are thinking about them and love them very much and that they are special.

1. Always give your child your undivided attention. When you’re child asks for help, respond right away. This shows your child that they are the most important thing to you.
2. Give hugs, kisses, cuddles, and tickles throughout the day. Affection boosts kids’ moods, health, and confidence.
3. Read stories together. Choose a special book for each child and sit together and read it often. This works with older kids too. Take turns reading a chapter out loud to each other. We love to read the “Llama, llama” books together. Those books bring up a wide variety of feelings and predicaments that you can talk through with your child after you read the book.
4.  Make a secret “I Love You” sign. Make up a special code with your child that means “I love you.” Like plugging your nose, or a wink. Your child will enjoy coming up with their own special code, and whenever one of you does the signal, the other should respond.
5. Do everyday activities together. Like cooking dinner or cookies together. Have the kids take turns helping you each day so everyone gets a turn. Not only will you spend quality time together, but your kids will learn life skills at the same time.
6. Send a note. Whether it be a text, a lunchbox note or a note slipped under their pillow, your child will know how much you love them because you took the time to write it down and share it with them.
7. Have a date night each month. This doesn’t have to be something expensive, just a time when you and your child go out together. Spending time one on one will really show your child how much you care about what’s going on in their life. Read my blog post for ideas on what to do on a date with your child.

All of these ideas can be adapted to what works for you and your family. Do what you can to show your children how much you adore them. Along with these ideas, make sure you actually use the word’s “I Love You” often throughout the day. Those three little words mean the world to those who are important to you.