Surprise your child on Valentine's Day with a decorated bedroom door. Use streamers, balloons, and colorful paper to cover the door. Create posters celebrating your child's unique qualities such as creativity, musical ability, or friendliness. Your decorated "love door" will say "Happy Valentine's Day" and celebrate your child.

Hearty Breakfast
     Cook a special Valentine's breakfast with a heart theme. Use heart shaped cookie cutters to create Valentine pancakes, French toast, or fried eggs. Serve red cranberry juice and strawberries to match the theme. Before the kids head out the door for the day, read aloud Matthew 23:37 and have the entire family share one way they can love God with all their hearts this Valentine's Day.

Communicate Love
     Parenthood can become so busy that it's easy to neglect communicating to your children how much they're loved. So use these quick tips to express your love to your children daily.

     * Words say it. Before they board the school bus, while they're playing a video game, or during homework time, say those three powerful little words: "I love you."

     *Shower them with affection. A gentle touch or a big hug can silently express love to your child. Let your child sit on your lap, gently rub his or her back while watching TV, or grad your child's hand in the car.

     *See them. Watch your child often - as they play, work, or go to sleep. Your admiring eyes express love.

     *Give them limits. Sometimes love is best expresses by giving your children guidelines and limits. Boundaries tell your children you care, even if they argue against the rules.

     *Cheer them on. Notice the great things your children do an accomplish. Show interest in their activities and support them as they pursue their talents.