Saying I Love You "I love you" are three words all children need
to hear often from their parents. Do you want those words to
have real meaning to your child? Do you want them to connect one
heart to another? Do you want to use them to develop a level of
intimacy in your family that communicates your heartfelt
affection for your children? If so, consider strengthening "I
love you" with the following suggestions. - Use eye contact.
Give your children your eyes when you say, "I love you." Souls
touch when meaningful eye contact is made during moments of
intimacy. Touch with your eyes. It's a way of connecting that
helps you bond. - Touch. A pat on the back, a hug or a high-five
will add meaning to verbal expressions of love. So will a slight
squeeze of the shoulder or a kiss. Take your child's hand in
yours when you say, "I love you," and add a tactile component to
your words. The sweetest sound in any language is the sound of
your own name. Names get our attention, build connectedness and
help us connect. Sadl