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:

1. I love watching you learn new things


2. I love how determined you are


3. I love how you set goals and reach them!


4. I love seeing you use your imagination


5. I love how much effort you put into things that matter to you


6. I love your willingness to try new things


7. I love how helpful you are


8. I love what a kind friend/sister/brother you are


9. I love watching you be patient with yourself and others


10. I love how you put others first


11. I love how much you care about people


12. I love your desire to do good in this world


13. I love that you ask me for help when you need it


14. I love that you never give up


15. I love that you are a problem solver


16. I love watching you learn


17. I love spending time with you


18. I love how you consider the needs of others


19. I love who you are and who you are becoming


20. I see you working really hard, and I am proud of you


21. I know you will do amazing things


22. Your giggle brightens my day


23. Your smile always makes me smile


24. Your jokes are so fun


25. Your hugs make me feel so loved


26. Your kindness makes a difference


27. Your prayers encourage me


28. Your laughs is one of the best things about you


29. You have great ideas


30. You are a great leader


31. You are loved


32. You make me smile


33. You are gifted


34. You are so talented


35. You are courageous


36. You are beautiful inside and out


37. You make others feel special


38. You make people feel so loved


39. You make everyone feel included


40. You make others feel important


41. God has created you to do great things


42. God has created you to make a difference


43. God has given you the gift of ________________


44. I am so blessed to be your mom


45. I have never known a joy like you veg


46. I delight in you as my son/daughter


47. Starting my day with you is my favorite thing


48. Spending my day with you is my favorite thing


49. Ending my day with you is my favorite thing


50. Snuggling with you is my favorite thing 

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