100 Ways to Show Your Children You Love Them

This list of 100 ways to show your child you love them is sponsored by Alomune. All thoughts, opinions and list items are my own.

During this month where we celebrate LOVE just a little more than usual, thanks to Valentine’s Day, I’ve been thinking about more ways that I can show my kids that I love them. I recently posted an article on the Alomune blog about the health benefits of expressing gratitude….and I think that expressing love has the same beneficial effect. It’s true – kids need a healthy diet of love!

I am constantly amazed at how connected my health is with both my daily practices and my attitude. In order to attain – and then maintain – overall good health, it is important to look beyond exercise, a balanced diet, and lack of illness.

Feeling loved helps children (of all ages!) feel secure and confident…and hopefully grateful, too. Here is a list of a *few* ways that you can express your love to your kids, through words and actions.

1. Say I love you – just because
2. Wake him up with a kiss on the check
3. Tuck her in bed at night
4. Send a personal note in his lunch box
5. Compliment her in front of other people
6. Buy him a “just-because” gift from the Dollar Store
7. Take her out on a one-on-one date
8. Listen to him talk about his day
9. Paint toenails together
10. Give each other makeovers
11. Leave a sweet note on his pillow case
12. Send a letter through the mail – everyone loves getting mail!
13. Read her a story
14. Tell him about the day he was born
15. Ask her what she wants to do…and do it!
16. Sing together in the car
17. Say thank you
18. Invite him to do service together
19. Say I’m sorry
20. Say “I love you, no matter what”
21. Get to know her friends
22. Cook his favorite meal
23. Deliver a special treat to the lunch room at school
24. Tell her what you like about her
25. Tell him what he’s good at
26. Tell her what you admire about her
27. Hold hands
28. Watch a movie together
29. Share a blanket
30. Cuddle before bedtime
31. Teach him something
32. Use a soft voice
33. Be silly together
34. Go shopping for something fun
35. Ask questions
36. Unplug
37. Make her a priority
38. Stop what you’re doing and listen
39. Look through old pictures together
40. Be waiting for them by the front door when he come home
41. Meet her friends’ parents
42. Use car time as conversation time
43. Tell him about yourself and your childhood
44. Cook something together
45. Let her help you plan something fun
46. Forgive mistakes
47. Make up stories where he is the hero
48. Roast marshmallows in the kitchen
49. Display her awards
50. Display his artwork
51. Patiently help her with homework
52. Cheer for him at his sporting events
53. Attend her concerts
54. Drive him to practices and lessons
55. Play a board game together
56. Watch his favorite TV show (even if it’s hard!)
57. Call home to talk to her when you’re away
58. Take a walk together
59. Go on a hike together
60. Take pictures of each other (add some costumes – even better!)
61. Be aware of what’s going on at school
62. Praise him for each good grade on his report card
63. Ask for her opinion
64. Serve him breakfast in bed
65. Walk her to school
66. Make up a secret language and send notes back and forth
67. Pick a flower for him
68. Grab a dandelion and make a wish together
69. Go to the park and swing together
70. Give him a hug, just because
71. Give her a hug when she’s sad
72. Let her cry on your shoulder
73. Tell each other jokes
74. Have a staring contest
75. Build something together
76. Have a slumber party together on the weekend (with popcorn and a movie, of course)
77. Tell each other secrets
78. Play video games together
79. Keep your promises
80. Go to the library together
81. Volunteer in his classroom
82. Be a chaperone on her next field trip
83. Attend his class parties
84. Look her in the eyes when you’re talking
85. Share a bag of popcorn at the movie theater
86. Teach him how to pray
87. Let her hear you pray and thank God for the chance to be her mom
88. Teach him how to drive
89. Trust her
90. Wait up for him to come home from a date, and then ask how it went
91. Make time – never say “I’m too busy”
92. Have fresh-baked cookies waiting for her when she gets home from school
93. Have a picnic lunch together
94. Share your food
95. Believe in her
96. Tell him about your favorite toy from when you were his age
97. Play make-believe together
98. Go on a drive together – no destination needed
99. Be a good example – be who you want her to be
100. Tell him your dreams for his future – and then help him achieve them!

Whew! That was a tough list to make, but I am feeling so empowered! There are so many ways to show your kids that you love them…so many little things that you can do to express your appreciation for your kids and help them feel secure and needed and loved. Now, I know I’ve left off a ton of ideas. What are your favorite ways to show your children how much you love them?

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I became a mom in 1996, and in 2005 I had my fifth. Yes, 5 kids. In 2007, this blog was born (my 6th baby that will never grow up) and I've been sharing recipes, photography tricks, parenting tips, and everything in between. (Formerly Better in Bulk)

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