Inside: Sometimes we can get so caught up in doing larger things we forget children just need the simple stuff. Here are 35 simple ways to really love your child.
A mother loves her child in so many ways throughout the day. There are the obvious things that may not scream “I love you” but that are fundamental to the loving role as a mother.
These are things like providing a loving environment, cuddling, feeding, clothing, and giving shelter to your kids.
It’s a mother’s privilege to love and provide for their child, but often we can be so busy doing this we forget to show love in little ways.
Or, depending on our personalities, we can often get so busy showing love in these fundamental ways that we overlook the opportunities throughout the day to show love in simple ways.
In real tangible ways our children immediately respond to.
Pull out these fun connecting questions to share some laughs with your precious ones!
Use them at:
- meal times
- car rides
- as a “calm down” trick
- for dinner time conversation
- or any time the day is getting chaotic or
- you need a reset to connect.
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35 simple ways to love your child in the every day
- Give them hugs (and don’t let go too quickly.)
- Read them chapter books they can look forward to daily.
- Leave a note in their lunchbox.
- Give a kiss on the top of the head when you walk past.
- Notice something they’ve put effort into.
- Get eye level with your children when you’re speaking to them.
- Say “I love you.“
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- Start and keep family traditions like movie night.
- Let small ones sit on your lap and rock.
- Hold hands.
- Give piggy back rides.
- Spending alone time with each child, even as short as 10 minutes will mean a lot.
- Display their artwork or writing for others to see.
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Pull out these fun connecting questions to share some laughs with your precious ones!
Use them at:
- meal times
- car rides
- as a “calm down” trick
- for dinner time conversation
- or any time the day is getting chaotic or
- you need a reset to connect.
- Give age appropriate privileges that show you trust them.
- Pray with them about their future.
- Look them in the eyes often and smile.
- Do simple activities with them like coloring, painting, or building Lego.
- Give them your undivided attention for a time, even if there are other things to be done.
- Have a fun time in the kitchen baking a cake, cupcakes, or cookies.
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- Ask them something they’d like to do and then do it together.
- Put away your phone, tablet, and computer.
- Surprise them in little ways.
- Lay with them before bedtime and listen.
- Have a dress up dance party and act silly.
- Play board games together. Here’s a big list of family favorite board games.
- Remember special moments and then have family “inside jokes.”
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These things show your child love as well
- Brush your little girl’s hair or twirl your boy’s hair.
- Have a “yes” day where you answer “yes” to all reasonable requests.
- Daydream and begin to plan a future family vacation or day trip.
- Share something unique you love about each child.
- Ask them something they are struggling with and brainstorm solutions together.
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Pull out these fun connecting questions to share some laughs with your precious ones!
Use them at:
- meal times
- car rides
- as a “calm down” trick
- for dinner time conversation
- or any time the day is getting chaotic or
- you need a reset to connect.
- Make their favorite meal.
- Leave a love note on their bedside table they can see when they wake up.
- Make them fun IOU’s with their favorite things to do.
- Praise your husband about their behavior in their presence.
It can seem overwhelming at times, the role of motherhood, but children truly respond to simple gestures done in love.
Let’s go forth today, mama, and love our little ones simply!
FAQs
Creating special memories together with each child based on their individual interests is a good place to start. I like to have simple rhythms in my day for me to connect with each child, even if it’s just for a few minutes. For example, staggering nap times by a few minutes so that I can snuggle with each child before they go to sleep. The more kids you have, the more creative you have to be but it’s possible!
Kids have love languages just like adults, so it can be helpful to show love according to how each child receives love. Pay attention to what makes your kids’ eyes light up and do more of that. Is it quality time? Words of affirmation? This may be different for every child.
This rejection doesn’t necessarily mean that the child doesn’t love you or that you’re doing something wrong. Children go through various developmental stages and may express their emotions differently at different times. This can be so hard, but it doesn’t mean we stop showing love. Determine how your child receives love and adjust how you’re connecting with them to meet their emotional needs.
Pull out these fun connecting questions to share some laughs with your precious ones!
Use them at:
- meal times
- car rides
- as a “calm down” trick
- for dinner time conversation
- or any time the day is getting chaotic or
- you need a reset to connect.
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Rihana says
Mother loves her kid without any reason, unconditional love, and the most special love.
Kp Towhid says
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Ramya Ravindra Barithaya says
Superb…
Rachel Norman says
Thank you :)
banbanjara says
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Nyarko Vincent says
I really like this teaching. I wish to get a book
Becky Hassel says
This is such great article. Some of these simple acts get so lost in busy and stressful days. I truly appreciate this list and love the idea of having a “Yes” day.
Thank you for sharing!
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