Younger children may not know what Valentine’s Day means. If your daughter thinks that Valentine’s Day has to do with boys, don’t freak out and think that she’s already thinking about boys – it’s just what she learned in school from peers and from media sources like TV.
If your daughter feels left out or unsure about this holiday, it’s your job to make her feel special and address her concerns.
ParentingPink.com gives you four ways to make your daughter feel a part of Valentine’s Day, even if she doesn’t have a Valentine.
I like the idea of celebrating Valentine’s Day at home the most. Here’s why…
When I think of Valentine’s day, I think of celebrating outside of the home, like going to the movies or having dinner at a restaurant. But there’s no problem celebrating this holiday at home.
You could throw a party for your daughter and her friends and plan activities like a Valentine’s Day scavenger hunt, cookie baking and decorating, and a twist on “Pin the tail on the donkey” by replacing it with “Pin the arrow on the cupid.”
How have you celebrated Valentine’s Day with your daughter in the past?
Four Ways to Make Your Daughter Feel Special on Valentine’s Day [Parenting Pink]