How to Write Letters of Love to Your Children

While love is easily felt and can be expressed on a day-to-day level, it may be difficult to articulate those feelings on paper. However, doing so creates a permanent and moving reminder of how much your children mean to you. Writing a letter of love to your children also makes them feel special and cared for. They will be able to cherish these letters for many years to come, and even turn to them for inspiration and comfort as they mature into adults.

Instructions

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      Write from the heart. This step is simple, but the most important. If your words feel forced or cliche, try writing as honestly as possible. Let your writing "flow," and do not worry about grammar or creativity. Tell your children not only that you love them, but why you love them and how you love them.

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      Tell a story. Creating a narrative can be quite meaningful and can even articulate your feelings without literally saying them. Tell a story about when your child first came into your life. Tell a story about when you first found out that you were pregnant. Describe these stories as creatively as possible, using sensory details and even dialogue.

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      Create a "love" list. Begin listing the reasons why you love your child, adding as many "reasons why I love you" as you want. Make these reasons extra-special by adding personality quirks and personal stories. You can approach this similarly by writing a "remember when" list. Memories instantly evoke deep feelings and meaningful sentiment.

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      Write a letter about growth, from your point of view. How has your child grown, through your eyes? What positive characteristics do you see emerging? What do you see for their future?

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      Describe your child's personality right now. Pick 10 words you would use to describe your son or daughter and then elaborate on those words. This option is great for posterity, as children often ask what they were like when they were younger.

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      Include interactive language and games. Especially if your child is younger, you can make your letter of love fun and interactive by including a scrambled phrase such as "best daughter ever." You can also include interactive language by asking your child questions in the letter such as: "What do you want to be when you grow up?"

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      Make letter-writing a tradition. Write a letter to your child each year, on their birthday. Another meaningful option is to address a letter to your child many years from now. For instance, write to your son or daughter as if they were 25 years old. This lets you imagine who they've become and how proud you are of their accomplishments and development as an adult. Have your child open this letter on their 25th birthday.

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