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Valentine’s Day For Toddlers

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TODDLER OF THE WEEK KARI AASLAND
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Childs name: Kari Aasland
Loves to: Chase the dog with her toy stroller
Hates to: Have her teeth brushed
Favorite Toy: Anything Elmo
Best Toddler Tip From Mom: Go with the flow…know when to give a little and when to take a stand…in other words, choose your battles and you will both be happier.

VALENTINES DAY FOR TODDLERS

It’s time to hire a babysitter, and get some well-deserved couple time for you and your significant other. If you don’t have a significant other, it’s still time to get a babysitter, and get a manicure, a massage, or something just for yourself. But the babysitter usually doesn’t stay all day, so whatever will you do with your mini Cassanova in the meantime?

Here are a couple of ideas.

Let your little one help you in picking out their clothes for today. See how many clothing items your child can find that are red or pink.

Read a Valentine’s Story. Lots of libraries will be doing Valentine’s day specials for kids today, and if not, you can always find a cute Valentine’s kid book at your local book store.

Do you have magnetic letters on your fridge? Help your toddler spell out Happy Valentine’s a few times, just for fun.

Make your child’s breakfast pancakes or toast in heart shapes. Heart shaped cookie cutters are best for this, and can be found at your local dollar store.

Start an “I Love You” game with your little one. Every time your toddler says “I Love You” today, give them a star, a point, or a special something. At the end of the day, whoever has the most stars, points, etc., gets a special gift or dessert.

Above all, just spend time together. My most precious memories of holidays (of any kind) when I was younger was that my family was always together. Naturally Mom and Dad went out for dinner and did their own thing (who could blame them!), but they still made a point to spend some quality time with my sister and I. Oftentimes involving a marshmellow heart eating contest. :-)
Valentine’s Day is a special day that celebrates couples, but I see no reason why it can’t celebrate families as well.

Have a wonderful Valentines everyone!!!

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Posted in General on February 14th, 2007

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