The most fundamental gifts we can give our children are acceptance, stability, and most importantly, love. Of course, parents love their children. But love is not only a noun, it’s also a verb. Showing love to your child can, at times, be complicated.
There are small ways to express your love to your child so they feel it—and that feeling of a parent’s love can improve every aspect of their life.
Love and security assures them they don’t need to worry about adult-sized problems and it gives them the freedom to just be kids,” says Amy Morin, a psychotherapist, host of the Mentally Strong People podcast, and author of 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do. “When kids feel secure and loved, they are free to focus on other things—like learning and creativity.”
Read on to learn what experts say will help your child feel more loved.
6 Little Ways to Help Kids Be More Emotionally Intelligent
