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Home › Articles › You and Your Children › The Little Things

The Little Things

Ways to Show a Mother's Love

By Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P.

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  • Tuck notes in their lunches or write a note on a napkin or notepaper and put it under their pillow.
  • A simple, "I love you!" a smiley face or "You're the greatest!" Spend time listening – this is sometimes hard in an active life but more important than ever. Even five minutes can do wonders for a child's self image. Remember, good eye contact is one of the keys. Pull yourself away from the computer or desk and sit with them face to face. Mirror their body language as best you can.
  • On occasion we have a "backwards day" where we eat dessert first and then the main course; kids love it when their parents are silly at times.
  • Let them make their own family photo scrapbook. Try color copying some of the photos in your photo albums – this way you are not losing valuable photos if they cut them up. Recycling old cards and gift-wrap can make nice backgrounds and borders.

    • Whichever way you choose to share your feelings, remember to do something each day. Experts agree that if  children receive their nurturing inside the family they are less inclined to look outside to others. Create a home where love is shown. Any parents, whether rich or poor, can afford this.

    These simple actions can have a significant influence on our children's daily lives that will last for a lifetime. The cycle of love between a mother and child will be passed on to their children as well. Stop and enjoy them now. Before you know it, they will be grown and this time will be lost. Start today!


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