Tell your kids how much you love them every day. By expressing your love for your children openly and often, you are teaching them that they are worthy of love. Not only is it important to verbally express your love, but it is also important to show it through your actions. This will be unique to each family, but it may look like physical affection or small acts of kindness. Open and readily available expressions of love and affection not only show your children that they deserve to be loved, but they also teach your children the importance of communicating their emotions to the people they care about. It is also important to model expressions of love by communicating these feelings to others you care about, such as family members, friends, and romantic partners. This can help your kids understand how love shows up and is communicated in different types of relationships.
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