DAY 1: HIDE LOVE NOTES OR SURPRISES


14 DAYS OF TIPS FOR DEMONSTRATING LOVE TO YOUR CHILD

DAY 1: HIDE LOVE NOTES OR SURPRISES – Toddlers to teens love to be surprised. Hide a small valentine, an encouraging note, or a small valentine chocolate somewhere for them to find each day leading up to Valentine’s Day. Get creative and mix it up. You could also leave a note each day in one place that contains clues to helping them find what you’ve hidden.
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