With Valentine’s Day coming up, you must be busy planning gifts for your loved ones, including your kiddos. While surprising them with gifts is a great way to show them just how much you care for them, parents, there are other cute ways to shower your kids with love on Valentine’s Day. These ideas are fun and will surely make your little ones jump with joy on February 14.
Make heart-shaped meals for your kids
Kids love pancakes but this Valentine’s Day, instead of the regular circular ones, cook some heart-shaped pancakes for their breakfast. Drizzle some chocolate syrup on top, and serve some strawberries and cream on the side to make their breakfast extra special on February 14. Give them their favorite meals in a heart shape throughout the day to keep the Valentine’s Day theme going.
Leave them a love note in the bathroom mirror
Draw a heart or write those three magical words using lipstick or lip pencil for your kids. You can also make use of the fogged-up mirror after your shower if your little ones will be using the bathroom right after. We can guarantee your kiddos will be touched when they look at them first thing in the morning. This will not only kickstart their day on a positive note but will also make them feel special on Valentine’s Day.
Pack your kid’s favorite lunch for school or work
Whether it’s a simple PB&J or an elaborate homemade sushi roll, parents, shower your kids with love this Valentine’s Day by packing their favorite meal for work, college, or school. Also, do leave a handwritten note saying “Love you,” “I am proud of you no matter what,” or “Proud to be your mom (or dad)” to truly let them know how much you care about them. This small gesture will make their day and will bring a smile to their face.
Shower them with hugs and kisses throughout the day
Declare Valentine’s Day as a hugs, kisses, and cuddles day, and watch your toddlers have all the fun. You can also turn this into a game. Simply shout “hug time” at random throughout the day and ask everyone to hug you or a person you mentioned. However, your older kids might or might not be up for this game. So, ask their permission before involving them and give them space if they aren’t willing to hug or kiss. There are several ways you can shower your tweens and teens with love on Valentine’s Day, so don’t let your older kids put a damper on your plans.
Plan a movie night with your kiddos
If it’s too hard to spend one-on-one time with each member of your brood, why not surprise them with a family date night on Valentine’s Day? Pick a movie everyone would love, make some popcorn, and cuddle on the couch together. To make the experience all the more special, you can dress up as the movie characters, and dance and sing along while watching the flick. You can also make this your annual Valentine’s Day tradition, using the opportunity to introduce new movies to your little ones.
Make Valentine’s Day a ‘yes day’ for kids
Parents, shower your kids with love on Valentine’s Day by saying yes to all their reasonable demands for the day. Just to be on the safe side, lay certain ground rules, like not asking for something exorbitant, indulging in junk food, etc. Once they have agreed, say “yes” to whatever they want throughout the day. Cookies for breakfast? Yes! Playing games on the iPad? Yes! Read an extra book during bedtime? Yes! Moreover, you can use this opportunity to make some of their unreasonable demands come true.
Let your kids decide on the menu for the day
Another way to shower your kids with love is by allowing them to plan the family’s meals for Valentine’s Day. From breakfast to dinner, let your little ones decide on the menu. Even if they want to try some new recipes, say yes just for February 14. Pick dishes that are all red or pink to stick to the color theme of Valentine’s Day. Your kids will have fun brainstorming about all the red or pink things one can eat.
Other than these adorable ways to shower your kids with love on Valentine’s Day, you can also try baking their favorite sweet treat together, have fun parent-child craft time, or go out on a lunch or dinner date with them. However, most importantly, do tell them you love them more often than usual on February 14. Which of these do you think will be the best fit for your little ones? Do let us know in the comment section below!
