Those three powerful words are part of every parent's daily rotation with their children, but little acts can have just as much of an impact. Try sharing your unconditional love a different way today.
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Say It With a Sandwich
Make your "I love you" stick. These cute, customizable stickers can go on your child's lunch bag, but also on the actual food.
($4, WhiteRabbitsDesign )
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Leave a Handwritten Note
No, it doesn't just have to be sweet-talking them to do their chores. Sneak a sticky note onto your kid's night stand, so it's the first thing she sees when she wakes up. Or slip a "good luck" note into a school notebook for a small surprise before a quiz.
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Show Off Their Wins
Show off that A+ paper or blue-ribbon project, so they are reminded you care every time they come and go from the kitchen.
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Switch Up Their Snack Routine
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Spend the Day With Them
Play dates aren't just for the kids. Leave the arts and crafts at home, and pencil in a day date to the museum, theme park, movies or a treasure hunt around town.
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Create a Secret Handshake
Pull it out to celebrate scoring a goal at practice or when they finish folding the clothes. It's way better than a high five.
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Try Breakfast in Bed
Who doesn't love to have a lazy day? Celebrate a special day or pamper them when they're sick with heart-shaped toast and eggs or chicken noodle soup on the couch. Bonus points if you read to them while they eat.
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Send Birthday Balloons to School
Birthdays are a big deal, and who doesn't love balloons? Surprise your kid with a fun delivery to their desk (check with the teacher first!).
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Build a Trophy Shelf
Curate a small shelf or nook to show off awards. If you're child isn't a MVP (yet), homemade trophies for big milestones or finished projects can show they've earned a gold medal in your book. These cute gold-painted awards work for many occasions.
Get the tutorial from Ehow.com »
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Mail Them a Postcard
Next time grandma babysits, go old school and send your kid a postcard. Or heck, drop by the souvenir shop in your hometown and mail one from work for a happy surprise.
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Pass Down Your Old Books
Instead of donating your old books, gift them to your kid with a special note on why you loved it. Bonus points if you re-read it with them.
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Spell It Out
Sure, your fridge door is probably filled with vacation snaps, to-do lists and magnets from your latest family travels. But simple letter magnets mean you can exchange cute messages.
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Hug Them Constantly
A recent study shows that hug-loving moms help kids develop more social skills and deepen family ties. And other research has found hugs could even help stop the sniffles.
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Let Them Push the Elevator Buttons
Hey, it's all about the little things in life. Just make sure they have seen The Elf prior to experimentation. 😉
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Let Them Pick Your Phone Background
It's no lie that kids love technology, especially phones. Scroll through your latest photos with them and ask them to pic a favorite. That one with ice cream spilling down your faces? A total keeper.
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Plan a Surprise Together for Someone
Recruit your kid to help out with an upcoming event, whether it's a party or a just a special dinner gift.
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Dress Them Up
Your kid may love to play dress up in your closet, but he or she may enjoy new clothes of their own. If they earned it, go shopping for a new outfit for them to wear on a play date or first day of school.
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Start a Tradition
In between the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, rituals and traditions gather family's together and slow things down. Plan Sunday dinners, holiday games or reunions for your kids to look forward to every week, month or year.
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Write Mirror Notes
If your kid is having a bad week, life their spirits with a loving message on their bathroom mirror. A simple smiley face is enough to say "I love you!"
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Take Them to Work
Your kids probably don't care what you're title is, but may wonder where you go every day. Recruit them as your assistant for the day so they can see for themselves.
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Give a Personalized Present
It's easy to pick up last minute gift card for your child, but a customized one shows you put in the extra effort. Personalized patches are a cute and trendy reward that you can help sew on their jean jacket or backpack.
($6, cubbkids)
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Plan a Surprise Trip
Family adventures are sure to create long-lasting memories, but the shock on your kid's face when they discover they are going to the airport rather school will make the "I love you" that much better.
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Use Their Crafty Gifts
Go ahead and wear that macaroni necklace that's hanging in the kitchen for the day. They will be thrilled when they see their work of art in action.
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Laugh at Their Jokes
Life doesn't always have to be serious. Laughing together is a way to bond, connect and simply have fun.
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Support their Sports
Maybe you weren't a cheerleader in school, but it wouldn't hurt to be one now.
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Help With Chores
After a well-behaved week, reward them by lending a helping hand with their chores.
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Work With Them
According to TINYpulse, remote workers are happier and more productive on average. Work side-by-side with your child while they do their homework. It's helpful to have you there if they have a question or need advice.
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Put Your Phone Away
The boss can wait. When home, share undivided attention and love, just like you would want from them.
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Sing to Them (Or With Them)
Maybe you don't have the voice of an angel, but your child will love your silliness as their temporary band mate.
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