Valentine’s Day for school-aged kids can be a day to look forward to or a day to dread, especially when young hearts are involved. Before they hit the bus stop with Valentine’s Day cards, candy or treats, be sure to affirm your unconditional love. You can spark the love bug by trying one or more of the following heartfelt activities:

• Make heart-shaped pancakes for a special breakfast
• Put a love note in their lunch box telling your child what you love about them
• Make Valentine’s Day crafts together
• Set a fancy table and cook a Valentine’s Day dinner and/or dessert together
• Write a family love poem and frame it with a family photo

Valentine’s Day trivia
Did you know that Valentine’s Day is the second most popular holiday to give greeting cards? According to Hallmark, more than 188 million cards are exchanged annually on Valentine’s Day.