What's the best way to celebrate Valentine's Day with the family?
I've never cared much about Valentine's Day. It's cute to go out to a nice dinner on February 14th, but I've never bothered with anything more than that. My kids are old enough now that they're excited about little holidays like this, so I'd like to make it fun for them. How do other families celebrate Valentine's Day?
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I read this article about Making Valentine’s Day Fun for The Whole Family. I would like to share with you:
· Share a meal – Have a picnic as a family. On cold days it can be fun to spread a sheet out on the living room floor. The change of scenery makes the meal more exciting for the kids, and the paper plates make clean-up fun for the parents!
· Create a surprise – Encourage your kids to help you with a surprise for your spouse or another family member. You can decorate a welcome home banner, decorate pictures, bring him something at work, be creative. Think about doing a family secret pal activity.
· Be close – Cuddle together as a family. If your kids are young, have a tickle-fest!
· Be thankful – Look for three things to thank each of your family members for throughout the day.
· Be thoughtful – Make an extra effort to actively listen to your children and your spouse. Ask them leading questions to encourage them to talk to you.