lthough
it's obvious now, I was surprised to learn from an incident
with my daughter many years ago that using the words "I
love you" to say I love you isn't always enough. After
one particularly pleasant day, as I tucked her in at night
I said how much I had "enjoyed" her that day. It was like
flipping a light switch inside her. For many days afterwards
she would ask me, "Are you enjoying me?" (Fortunately
I could usually answer yes!) That clued me into the
fact that we often have to come up with different ways
to reinforce love and self-esteem beyond the obvious.
That is how I came to write the following titles. Hopefully
each book will add to the repertoire of the reader. I
know you'll find things in these books that you already
do. But you will also find many new and fun ideas to share
with those you care about. ------Vicki
101
WAYS
TO SPOIL YOUR GRANDCHILD
Creative ideas to keep
and strengthen inter-generational bonds Ì Send a separate
postcard to each child in the same family when on vacation.
Ì Let grandchildren record your answering machine message.
114 pages. 5"x5" illustrated
Some ideas may be ones
you already do, but here are lots more suggestions for
loving fun Ì Purchase cheap props for dress-up at garage
sales. Ì Skip down the street with your child. Encourage
and enjoy moments of being goofy or silly.
114 pages 5"x 5," illustrated
Add new ideas to your repertoire of "I Love You's" Ì Use sign language to create secret messages Ì Let your child overhear you praising him or her to others. Ì Wake your child up with a kiss. Ì Rent or borrow a camera to make a video where your child is the star ˜ and many more! 114 pages. 5"x5," illustrated
Wonderful, easy-to-use
ideas to boost self-esteem in children Ì Have a poster
made from a blown-up favorite photo of your child. Ì Take
enough time to brush or comb your child's hair as an activity,
not a chore. Ì Give your child a, standing ovation to
acknowledge a special deed.
114 pages. 5"x5," illustrated
For the adult in your
life ˜ caring, loving and romantic ideas to share and
do Ì Plant a tree in honor of your relationship. Ì Post
a "lawn sign" of your love and affection. Ì Pick a bouquet
of wild flowers to give your love.
128 pages, 6"x6"
Dads do parent differently˜here
are some great tips to help dads express love Ì Take your
child on a wheelbarrow ride around the yard next time
you are working outside. Ì Let your child (girl or boy)
stand on a stool or the toilet seat to "shave" with you
in the mornings. You can cut out a mock razor from a discarded
plastic credit card.
114 pages. 5"x5," illustrated
lthough
it's obvious now, I was surprised to learn from an incident
with my daughter many years ago that using the words "I
love you" to say I love you isn't always enough. After
one particularly pleasant day, as I tucked her in at night
I said how much I had "enjoyed" her that day. It was like
flipping a light switch inside her. For many days afterwards
she would ask me, "Are you enjoying me?" (Fortunately
I could usually answer yes!) That clued me into the
fact that we often have to come up with different ways
to reinforce love and self-esteem beyond the obvious.
That is how I came to write the following titles. Hopefully
each book will add to the repertoire of the reader. I
know you'll find things in these books that you already
do. But you will also find many new and fun ideas to share
with those you care about. ------Vicki
