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100 Ways to Show You Child He’s Loved

December 26, 2013

Has your child brushed off your attempts to hold his hand or asked you not to kiss him in public? If so, take heart. There are at least 98 other ways to show him he’s loved.

  • Read a book. Organic Baby Resource explains that reading to kids, even infants, is a way to connect and bond with your child.
  • Say “I love you”. Fatherhood points out that it’s important to tell your kids that you love them every day, even if it’s just over the phone or in a text.
  • Cuddle. Parenting says that cuddling can improve a child’s mood, health and confidence, as well as show your love.
  • Make his favorite meal. Getting the whole family together for dinner to find out about the highs and lows of the day can show love and bring the family closer, says For the Love of Food.
  • Send a note in his lunch. According to Everyday Truth, something as simple as a note in his lunch can remind him that he is loved and that there’s somebody who cares.
  • Surprise him with a gift just because. Pressie Port encourages gift giving. Gifts are a great way to let people know that you care about them.
  • Bring him breakfast in bed on his birthday. Life as Mom describes breakfast in bed as a meal fit for royalty, and you want to make your child feel like a prince on his birthday.
  • Hold his hand on a walk. Touch is an important way of showing love for kids of all ages, explains Urban Next.
  • Listen intently to him. CC Parenting explains that a kid gains self-esteem when you listen to his thoughts and dreams.
  • Send him a card in the mail. According to Think Link, the thrill of receiving a card in the mail just to tell him that he is loved is a joy he will remember his whole life.
  • Display a photo of just the two of you. Simple Kids explains that displaying photos of your kids is a budget-friendly way to show your love.
  • Play a game that he wants to play. Wiki How explains that letting your child have a choice empowers him and can make him feel special.
  • Make a fort and have a picnic inside. Scholastic says that building a fort is the “purest form of imaginative play.” Once he has built the fort, you can bring in the picnic.
  • Take a day off just to spend with him. Spending time with your child will give him a chance to talk to you about what’s going on in his life, says CHCI.
  • Attend performances or games that he’s in. Well discusses how kids want their parents to watch them perform or win a game.
  • Talk about what he did that day during supper. According to Personal Branding Blog, talking at a family dinner can produce successful executives, entrepreneurs and more.
  • Sit on the floor and play with his toys together. Rage Against the Minivan explains that time spent in play allows you to really connect with your child.
  • Make bath time special. Bath time not only allows time to play with your child, but the playtime allows your child to become more confident, says UK Mums.
  • Let him overhear you bragging about him to someone. Examiner explains how special kids feel when they hear you brag about them, whether they are two years old or 20.
  • Bake cookies and share them. Baking with your kids gives you a chance to bond and tell stories while the kids learn useful skills, says Twinkle Darling.
  • Surprise him with an after school treat. The Kitchn suggests sharing a treat with your child to make him feel special. This may also lead to more special time in the kitchen.
  • Massage his back at bedtime. Massage Therapy explains that massages help kids learn healthy views of touch and can help them grow up to be confident adults.
  • Be there to pick him up after he falls. You can allow your child to spread his wings and grow by trying and failing, according to Bible.
  • Let him have a pet. A pet can become a child’s best friend, and help him feel better when he is unhappy, explains Family.
  • Get messy with your child. Voices believes this bonding with your child can help him become a well-adjusted adult who is able to share love.
  • Laugh with him. Kids Health points out that laughing with your child is a way to connect, and can also make him smarter and better able to handle the challenges of life.
  • Encourage his dreams. Positively Positive explains how important it can be to a child to have you listen to what his dreams are and not push him into what your dreams are for him.
  • Always take your child’s call when you are at work. Raising Children shares that children have a better self-image when they feel valued.
  • Keep your promises. iMom explains that when you don’t keep your promises your child learns that he can’t trust you and doesn’t feel respected or treasured.
  • Save all of the notes, cards and pictures that your child makes for you. Your child puts a lot of himself into his work, and when he gives you something it’s like giving you a piece of himself. By saving it you are honoring him, explains Barnes and Noble.
  • See the world through your child’s eyes. Child Development Info says that seeing the world as your child does allows you to encourage him to be a child and enjoy it.
  • Show him you love him in sign language across a crowded room. Super Nanny explains that telling a child that you love him in many forms helps to build self-esteem.
  • Tell him stories from your life. The NY Times writes that kids who know stories about where they come from have better self-esteem, happiness and perceived control over their life.
  • Avoid sarcasm. The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) warns that children often don’t understand sarcastic remarks.
  • Sing to him. Every time you sing, you are making memories with your child that make him feel safe, says Simple Kids.
  • Welcome him home in a special way that he will remember. Belief Net explains that making greetings memorable is one way to show your child affection and love.
  • Give lots of hugs. Canton Rep notes that kids need to feel the unconditional love of a parent in order to grow and trust.
  • Find out what he is interested in. Any time that you can nurture your child you are making his hippocampus larger, which will help him fight off depression and other brain illnesses in the future, notes The Chart.
  • Show love and caring during times of stress. Family Share points out that it’s simple to show love when times are going well, but it’s even more important to show love when times are not going well.
  • Give your child a comforting scrunch when they need to tackle something hard. Parenting Made Practical explains that to show a child unconditional love you have to show love even when they don’t do their chores, miss curfew or make a mistake.
  • Smile at him. According to Child, Youth and Family, a smile not only tells your child that you love him, but it also lets him know that you enjoy being with him.
  • Don’t stay angry and carry it into other things. Sometimes it’s easy to carry a negative reaction into your interactions with others or with him; however, according to The Idea Room, this isn’t healthy.
  • Comfort your child when he cries. Raise Smart Kids explains that children who are nurtured are more intelligent and able to handle stress better.
  • Take your child on a date. According to Babble, a child who feels loved can grow stronger and reach higher.
  • Tell your athlete you love to watch him play. The Post Game explains that telling your child that you love to watch him play is the best way to show love.
  • Stop what you are doing to help. With busy lives it’s hard to spend as much time as you want with your child, but sometimes you can show your love by dropping what you are doing to help, says Disney Baby.
  • Pray with your child. According to In the Dog House, nothing will bring you closer than praying for and with your child.
  • Discipline don’t Punish. Psychology Today explains the difference between disciplining your child and punishing him.
  • Be the bigger person. Kids learn by modeling, and Dr. Laura explains that sometimes the oldest person in an argument has to stop and agree to disagree to show that character matters more than winning an argument.
  • Let your teen get to know you as a person. Parent Further explains that it’s important to make sure that you transition from mom to advisor and person as your child gets older.
  • Use positive words. She Knows explores the importance of encouragement and praise for building up your child’s self-esteem and confidence.
  • Have a song that is special for just the two of you. Diapers and Daisies recommends finding a song that you both love and doing something special when you hear it.
  • Set limits for your child. While it may seem counterintuitive, it’s not. Mother’s Niche explains that kids want limits and feel your love because you care enough to set them.
  • Share your passion with your child. By sharing the things you love with your child you are including them in your life, explains Sixty Second Parent.
  • Wake him up with a kiss. Family Share says waking up your child in a fun and positive way will make for a pleasant morning for everyone.
  • Bring him a balloon. Balloons will brighten your child’s day and show that you love him, according to Babysitting.
  • Play a car game. When the kids are busy you may spend a lot of time on the road. Essortment recommends that you spend that time in the car having fun with your kids to show them love.
  • Love unconditionally. Make sure that your child knows that he can spread his wings and try new things, and that you’ll be there even when he messes up, says Aspire Mag.
  • Take your time with the bedtime routine. Make sure to spend individual time with your kids at bedtime, urges I Can Teach My Child.
  • Be there to hear him vent. Listen quietly while he shares a disappointment or trouble at school, suggests Banjar Academy.
  • Share a wink. Sometimes something as small as a wink shared between you and your child is enough to make him feel loved, explains Mark Merrill.
  • Stay involved in his life. As a child gets older the involvement may shift, but you need to stay connected to him to show him your love, suggests University of Florida.
  • Fill his emotional gas tank. Parent Talk urges parents to do whatever it takes to make your child feel loved.
  • Express love even when he is naughty. He may feel that you will stop loving him if he upsets you or does something wrong, so it’s important to show love during tough times too, indicates Child Psych Mom.
  • Have a monthly family game night. By letting each child pick the game for their month they feel important and valued, explains South County Pediatrics.
  • Go on a picnic with just him. Home School Encouragement recommends loading up the cooler or backpack and heading to the park for some bonding time.
  • Speak calmly, even when your child irritates you. Blogging ‘Bout Boys says that showing love by staying calm in the face of challenges works.
  • Show your love how he needs it. Be aware of what your child enjoys and try to show him love according to his love language, encourages Between Parent and Child.
  • Encourage his interests. If he loves to play an instrument, help him get lessons, says eHow Mom.
  • See the best in your child. As a parent there are times when you might not like your child very much, but Steady Mom reminds you to show them love by seeing the best parts of him.
  • Be enthusiastic about what he is doing. By making him feel like the most important person in the world you are building him up and letting him feel your love, explains Parenting Healthy Children.
  • Scrapbook his life. Montgomery Parents says he’ll enjoy looking at pictures and hearing stories about himself and it’ll make him feel important and loved.
  • Start traditions. The traditions that you start with your child help him feel included in the fabric of the family, and he may even carry those traditions on, indicates Love Our Children USA.
  • Validate his feelings. According to Greater Good, validating a child’s feelings is the key to rearing kids who are well-adjusted, resilient and happy.
  • Compliment your child. Make sure that your compliments are genuine and earned, because your child will know if you are insincere, urges Chabad.
  • Protect your child’s health. This may not seem like a direct way to show love, but Fox 21 News stresses the importance of showing your child that you care about his long-term well-being.
  • Limit screen time. Kids may resent this on the surface, but as they grow into intelligent young adults who can use their imaginations, they will know you loved them enough to set limits, explains Newsroom UCLA.
  • Write a mirror message. When you write messages of love to your child it is more lasting than simply saying the words, says Baby Zone.
  • Protect him. It’s important for a child to know that you will go to the ends of the earth to protect him, according to Rachel Wojo.
  • Be polite. Say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ as well as ‘I’m sorry’ to your kids and they will feel the respect that you are giving them, explains Squidoo.
  • Be thankful for him. When praying at dinner, Psych Central encourages you to give thanks for your child.
  • Help with homework. This kind act will show your child that you love him and are willing to spend time helping him, says Healthy Chats.
  • Know what your child needs and do it. Is your child sick? Does he have a dirty diaper that needs to be changed? Fathers says you can show love by taking care of his needs.
  • Remember. Whether you remember a birthday or to go to the school play, your child will remember that you were there, explains The 36th Avenue.
  • Ask don’t tell. Instead of telling your child how to do something, ask him how he would do it and allow him the time to think about it, recommends Family Corner.
  • Help him learn from his mistakes. Help build your child’s self-esteem by loving him enough to help him learn through his own mistakes, urges Caring for Kids.
  • Call your child by name. By using his name when you speak to him you are improving his confidence and self-esteem, which is a loving endeavor, says Ask Dr. Sears.
  • Be empathetic. Baby Center encourages parents to show empathy to their kids when something happens to make them feel better without down playing their feelings.
  • Praise twice as much as you criticize. Web MD urges parents to buffer criticism with praise to correct your child without tearing him down.
  • Give him choices. Parents recommends allowing your child to make choices to boost his self-esteem and show him love.
  • Support goal setting. Today’s Parent offers a way to improve your child’s self-esteem by setting appropriate goals that you support in a loving way.
  • Break the rules once in a while. Good Men Project urges parents to show their love by letting the rules slide every once in a while, as long as it doesn’t become a habit.
  • Keep him safe in the car. By making sure that you buckle him into the car you are showing him how much you love and value him, explains Northwest Ohio.
  • Grand gesture. Skip whatever obligations you had for the weekend and just spend time having fun with the family, urges Awesomely Awake.
  • Heat up his towel. While your child is taking a bath or shower throw a towel in the dryer to warm it up and surprise him with a comfy luxury, suggests Little Wonders Days.
  • Teach him how to work. Doing everything for your child doesn’t prepare him for life, so show him love by teaching him how to work, says Troy Christian Schools.
  • Make a list. Using strips of paper, list 20 reasons why you love your child and connect them into a love chain, suggests Learning Care Group.
  • Give him a ‘thumbs up’. Autistic children often don’t enjoy being touched, according to My Special Education Learning Centre, so you can try to give him a smile and a ‘thumbs up’ to show him affection and love.
  • Apologize when you’re wrong. Model the behavior you want your child to learn and show him that he matters to you by asking his forgiveness when you’re wrong, says Simple To Remember.
  • Volunteer together. Sharing a volunteer opportunity where you let him experience the joy of helping others will show him your love, explains KD Hardy.
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