A few years ago, I saw the idea shared to leave simple love notes on each of my kid's bedroom door on the days leading up to Valentine's. Little did I know that this would become one of my kid's most favorite traditions - and something that "sticks" year round (literally - they leave the little notes up as long as they can!). So, grab your scissors, a writing instrument of choice, and get cutting. You can easily invest the 20 minutes it takes to tune into this episode to cut up 14 hearts (for each kid)
The idea is that for these first two weeks of February, you will use these hearts as a simple way to share 14 reasons why you love and adore your little one. Using whatever "hearts" you have or create, add words of encouragement that resonate with you and your child. Then, each evening, after tucking your child in, add another heart to their door. They will wake up feeling SO loved for the day!
 
50 Words of Encouragement for Kids:
I love watching you learn new things
I love how determined you are
I love how you set goals and reach them!
I love seeing you use your imagination
I love how much effort you put into things that matter to you
I love your willingness to try new things
I love how helpful you are
I love what a kind friend/sister/brother you are
I love watching you be patient with yourself and others
I love how you put others first
I love how much you care about people
I love your desire to do good in this world
I love that you ask me for help when you need it
I love that you never give up
I love that you are a problem solver
I love watching you learn
I love spending time with you
I love how you consider the needs of others
I love who you are and who you are becoming
I see you working really hard, and I am proud of you
I know you will do amazing things
Your giggle brightens my day
Your smile always makes me smile
Your jokes are so fun
Your hugs make me feel so loved
Your kindness makes a difference
Your prayers encourage me
Your laughs is one of the best things about you
You have great ideas
You are a great leader
You are loved
You make me smile
You are gifted
You are so talented
You are courageous
You are beautiful inside and out
You make others feel special
You make people feel so loved
You make everyone feel included
You make others feel important
God has created you to do great things
God has created you to make a difference
God has given you the gift of ________________
I am so blessed to be your mom
I have never known a joy like you veg
I delight in you as my son/daughter
Starting my day with you is my favorite thing
Spending my day with you is my favorite thing
Ending my day with you is my favorite thing
Snuggling with you is my favorite thing 
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