"The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers." -- Thich Nhat Hanh
10 Ways To Show Your Kids You Love Them Without Words
"Love binds people together and allows us to feel secure, hopeful, and full of joy. We all benefit from love – both giving love and receiving love. But sometimes when life gets stressful, we feel rushed, and the anxiety and frustration are taking all our emotional energy, we can forget to allow the feelings of love to surround our hearts and lives as we should. [...] This week I will share 10 ways to show kids you love them, minus the words. These are ideas I have compiled for myself… as I know I can get overwhelmed at times and forget that the little moments to share love are always available, easy to grab up, and worth the effort." [read more]
Reading Corner
Title: Wherever You are, My Love Will Find You
By: Nancy Tillman
Ages: 3-8
"Tillman feels that the most important message for children to receive is simply, "You are loved." And it's that message that is the focus of this, her newest book, Wherever You Are: My Love Will Find You. Once again, it is her turn of phrase that most captivates me: 'In the green of the grass...in the smell of the sea...in the clouds floating by...at the top of a tree...in the sound crickets make at the end of the day... "You are loved. You are loved. You are loved," they all say.' Phrases encourage children to grow, to try new things, to "march to the front" of their "own parade" and assures them that, no matter how far they go or what they do, they will be loved." -- Amazon Reviewer
By: Nancy Tillman
Ages: 3-8
"Tillman feels that the most important message for children to receive is simply, "You are loved." And it's that message that is the focus of this, her newest book, Wherever You Are: My Love Will Find You. Once again, it is her turn of phrase that most captivates me: 'In the green of the grass...in the smell of the sea...in the clouds floating by...at the top of a tree...in the sound crickets make at the end of the day... "You are loved. You are loved. You are loved," they all say.' Phrases encourage children to grow, to try new things, to "march to the front" of their "own parade" and assures them that, no matter how far they go or what they do, they will be loved." -- Amazon Reviewer
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Be the Change
Think of one way you'd like to show your child you love them this week. Write it down on a post-it note and place it somewhere it can serve as a reminder of your intention every morning as you start your day.
