February is for Self-Love: Family-Friendly Ideas

The month of February is all about L-O-V-E, but let’s not forget about self-love too. Take a tip from our “Mindful & Magical Me” card of the month “The Bear” and love yourself first. Below I’m sharing some of my favorite kid-friendly ways to practice self-love!
Family-Friendly Ways to Practice Self-Love
- Self-Love Hugs: Give yourself a big bear hug and notice how it feels. Research even shows self-soothing touch can relieve stress. Win, win!
- Take a kids or family yoga class together!
- Make yourself a homemade sweet treat like these Chocolate Peanut Butter Date Bites.
- Rub your hands together to create feel-good energy. Can you place your hands on your belly or your heart? How does it feel?
- Practice positive affirmations like “I am smart,” “I am kind,” or “I am strong.” Can you create your own affirmation?
- Start a family gratitude jar by writing down something you’re grateful each day.
- Share something you love about yourself. What makes you special and unique?
- Respect your boundaries and know that it’s OK to say “NO.”
- Heart breathing: Bring your thumbs and pointer fingers together to create a heart shape. As you take a deep breath in,
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