Happy Valentines Day! What is everyone doing for this “Hallmark Holiday?” Florists hike up the prices and restaurants offer pre-fix menus. We all fall for it…ha! In all seriousness, I think it’s a great time of the year to touch base with our loved ones and do something extra special with them. Most importantly, having a little one has changed my view on how I show love. I show love to myself by taking care of myself, eating healthy, and doing things that make me happy. This allows me to give my best to my family and teach them that we have to love ourselves first before loving anyone else.
I created a self-love project with my son. I found this fun activity on a teacher website. It’s a sheet with a mason jar and it has line paper next to it. I asked my son what does he love about himself. My heart skipped a beat as I heard him say all these loving characteristics about himself. Next, I printed out mini hearts and he told me what character traits to write on the hearts. It’s a great way to work on self-esteem and check in with our children. I want to make sure my son is happy and that he knows how valuable he is in this world. “I am kindness. I want to give to people who don’t have food.” – 4 year old words- Happy Valentines Day!
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