in Life”, written by Susan Polis Schultz.

These books offer encouragement and a
new understanding of your love for and
commitment to your child. Don’t forget to
add your personal inscription inside.

Do It Together
LOVE IS SILLY One thing kids love and do best
is act silly, so loosen up and join in the fun. If
being silly isn’t your style, take a few lessons
from your child and practice. Letting loose is
a great way to reduce stress and to let your
children know they’re fun to be around.

A GIFT OF TIME For today’s busy parents,
finding time to read to or play with your child
isn’t always easy. Fortunately, quality, rather
than quantity, is what matters most. Show
your child you care by setting aside a few
minutes each day to talk, read or play together.

You’ll both reap the rewards.

A CLASS CONNECTION As kids grow, together
time becomes increasingly rare. Decide with
your adolescent on an activity or hobby the
two of you would enjoy together. Sign up for a
class or set a regular schedule for the activity.

Then mark it on your calendar.

A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE Flip through
photo albums or watch family videos together.

Reminisce about favorite holidays, vacations
and family times you’ve had together.

include his name, your sentiments and who
it’s from.

EVENTFUL GIFTS Get tickets to a virtual
concert or sporting event your kids have been
dying to see. But keep it a surprise. On the
day of the event, say you’re holding a family
meeting or some other concoction. Catch your
kids by surprise when you tune in to the event.

VAN GOGH IN THE MAKING Sift through your
PHOTOS SAY A THOUSAND WORDS Choose
several pictures of your child from infancy
MAKE A DATE Plan a regular date with your through the present. Then use paper edgers
child for one-on-one time. This strategy works and trim them into different sizes and shapes.

exceptionally well for families with more than Overlap and tape them to the backing of a
one child. Each parent should take a turn frame using double-sided tape. Add matting
with each child. You can pick up carryout for and frame the collage.

lunch or supper, build a snowman together or
take a wintery walk in the park. Set a regular IT’S IN THE WRAPPING Don’t wait for a special
schedule so that your child can look forward occasion to give your child a gift. Kids love
to your dates together.

presents. The next time you pick up something
for your child, wrap it as a surprise. Don’t
forget the ribbon—the gift will take longer
to unwrap with one—and include a small
FLOWERS FOR HER Arrange fresh flowers gift card that says how much you appreciate
for your daughter to brighten her room and your child.

her day.

SCRAPBOOKING FUN Put together a memory
RACE CARS FOR HIM Clip sports cars from scrapbook of your child. Use photos, locks
magazines for your son and post them on a of hair, vacation postcards and ticket stubs.

Dedicate each page to a special holiday,
bulletin board in his room.

event or theme. Include dates and any details
ENGRAVE YOUR THOUGHTS Have a necklace you remember, along with cute sayings and
or bracelet engraved for your child. Be sure to stickers to fit the themes. n
Gifts from the Heart
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guessing game.

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