While Valentine’s Day is often associated with romantic love, it is a holiday you can share with your whole family, and it provides an opportunity to teach your children about the importance of caring for others.
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Valentine’s Day provides a great opportunity to have fun with your children and shower them with love. There are so many fun activities you can do with your kids and my favorite is making your own Valentine’s Day inspired snacks.
Giving a box of chocolates to your special someone on Valentine’s Day is perfectly acceptable. However, you could also make some delectable Valentine’s Day treats and package them in a pretty container for a more personal homemade gift. Last year, we tried A Charming Abode recipes, you’ll definitely enjoy making their family-themed Valentine’s day treats. Kids of all ages and even parents will love it. It is perfect for spending Valentine’s Day with your kids and enjoying time together as a whole family.
This Week’s Article
Helper of the Week
123 Potty Train Me helps parents solve common potty training problems with creative solutions. A potty training map for moms of toddlers who need a little guidance on the way to potty training success. They provide step-by-step solutions to some of moms’ most common potty training problems.And, as always, please give us feedback on Twitter. Which topic above is your favorite? What do you want more or less of? Other suggestions? Please let us know. Just send a tweet to @themonkeymashup and put #themondaymashup at the end so we can find it.
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Much love to you and your family,
The Monkey Mashup Staff
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Valentines’ Day Treat for the Family, A Charming Abode recipes
Article from The Monkey Mashup, “Dealing with Your Child’s Negative Self-Talk”.
