Valentine’s Day – Fun & Meaningful Ways for Nannies & Parents to Celebrate with Kids

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance—it’s a great time to teach kids about kindness, love, and appreciation! Whether you’re a nanny or a parent, here are some creative ways to celebrate with little ones.

Crafts & DIY Fun

🎨 Handmade Valentines – Have kids create personalized cards for family, friends, or teachers.
📸 Memory Collage – Print out favorite photos and make a “Reasons We Love Our Family” scrapbook.
💌 Love Notes Jar – Write small notes of appreciation for each family member to read throughout the day.

Sweet Treats to Make Together

🍪 Heart-Shaped Cookies – Bake and decorate cookies with pink and red frosting.
🍓 Fruit Love Skewers – Make a healthy snack with strawberries, watermelon, and grapes.
🍫 DIY Hot Cocoa Bar – Let kids customize their hot chocolate with marshmallows and sprinkles.

Acts of Kindness & Giving Back

💖 Send Cards to Nursing Homes – Brighten someone’s day with a handmade Valentine’s card.
🎁 Create Kindness Coupons – Kids can make “helping hand” coupons for parents and siblings.
🐾 Love for Animals – Donate blankets or treats to a local animal shelter.

Valentine’s-Themed Activities

📖 Read Love-Focused Books – Stories like The Day It Rained Hearts or Love You Forever teach valuable lessons about love and kindness.
🕺 Dance Party Fun – Play classic love songs and have a family dance party.
🛏️ Valentine’s Pajama Movie Night – Snuggle up for a cozy evening with a feel-good family movie.

No matter how you celebrate, Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to show appreciation and spread kindness. Whether crafting, baking, or simply spending quality time together, let’s make this holiday special for kids and families! ❤️

PS: Don’t forget to book your Valentine’s Sitter with TLC Family Care! 

The professionals at TLC Family Care personally assist nannies, babysitters and families in St. Louis, Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, Memphis, Charlotte, Miami and Orlando to find the right childcare arrangement. Our mission is to provide a safe and personalized  approach for families and caregivers to connect with each other that is not an internet search. TLC has worked with families, nannies, sitters, newborn care providers, and tutors for over 35 years and looks forward to working with you! To find great nanny and babysitting jobs visit us at tlc@tlcforkids.com or Call 314-725-5660.