101 Ways to Tell Your Child "I Love You"

By Vicki Lansky and Travis Fortner

In this endearing collection, the guru of mommies” offers a wealth of ways to remind children that they are loved. The book's imaginative, hands-on activities and projects help prove the adage that actions speak louder than words. They all can be implemented with little preparation and at little or no cost, making the book a boon for today’s busy families.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Book Peddlers, The
• Release date: Feb 1, 2009
• ISBN: 9781931863704

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Table of Contents

Title Page

Dedication

Introduction

Copyright Page

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Dedication

to my three very dear granddaughters

Sienna Cecilia Lansky

India Cecilia Lansky

Belize Cecilia Lansky

...and their terrific parents, Doug and Signe,

who are quite wonderful at letting

their children know they are loved

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Introduction

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Although it’s an obvious thought, I was surprised to learn from an incident with my young daughter that using the words I love you to express I love you wasn’t always enough. She had been a bit low for a day or two, and while the I love you’s and hugs were there for her, they didn’t seem to lift the cloud that hung over her.

After one particularly pleasant day, I told her when I tucked her in that night how much I had enjoyed her that day.

For many days afterward she would ask me, Are you enjoying me? Fortunately, I could answer YES! It was like flipping a light switch inside her.

There are so many ways to let your children know you love them. Love is shown with affection, laughter, in private times together, in hugs and kisses and in 101 other ways, such as you’ll find in this book.

You may not wish to use all of these wonderful ideas, as they will not all be comfortable for you or appropriate for your child’s age. But