Try these ideas for at-home activities with your young kids to nurture relationships.
For many, Valentine’s Day means cards, candy and celebrations of romantic love. While those traditions are fun, let’s talk about a different, but equally important, kind of love: family love.
The everyday bonds we build with our young children set the foundation for future, healthy relationships with us and others. Love isn’t something we just say to young children — we show it through consistency, connection and play. This is especially true in the early years, from birth to age 5, when children are developing rapidly.
During these years, children are learning how to trust, navigate emotions and interact with those around them. Take time to nurture these skills at home, in the simple moments woven into your daily life.
First 5 Orange County created some easy relationship-building activities called Kid Builders, a collection of free, simple activities expertly designed to support young children’s health and development. Kid Builders promotes growth in six essential areas: mind, body, words, relationships, safety and health. Each activity has been developed by early childhood experts, with input from parents, and reviewed by the Orange County chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.