Love is in the air! February is a great time to teach your kids why loving themselves matters. This means caring for their physical, mental, and emotional health, being kind to themselves, and appreciating/respecting who they are as a person. In doing so, you can help your child increase their resilience, decrease stress, promote positive mental health, and improve self-esteem and confidence.
Here are a few Ideas to promote self-love:
- Positive self-talk can be done verbally in front of the mirror or with post-it notes on a mirror that your child uses. Have them say/write:
- I am smart and I can learn new things each day.
- I am kind.
- I am a good [brother/sister/son/daughter/friend].
- I am loved by my family.
- Make a beaded bracelet with a positive word your child thinks describes them.
- Have your child draw a picture of themselves, then have them write or say three things that make them special.
- Create an “I love me” jar
- Fill it with written notes of things they feel proud of throughout the year
- Movement
- Dance party (Can look up videos they can follow along to)
- Create an obstacle course (could include animal walks, climbing over cushions, etc.)
- Use yarn to make a laser course through a hallway
- Plan a scavenger hunt within the home
Looking for other activities to keep your kids entertained this winter? Check out our other blog, Winter Weather Fun.
