1

Take the family to the library today. Let your children pick out books and get down on the floor and read to them.

2

Make dinner as a family tonight. Let them help cook, set the table, and clean up. Chores make kids feel important.

3

Play catch with your child in the house. Use a soft rubber ball and find an area away from breakables. Gently toss the ball back and forth or sit on the floor and roll it.

4

Teach your kids sign language. Learn how to say "HELLO" this month. Here is the letter H

5

Next month we will learn a new word in sign language. Keep watching...

8

Go outside and make a snowman. If you live in a warmer climate. Have the kids draw one on black paper with white chalk.

or

Download our snowman cutout here.

9

Infants use hands, mouths and eyes to communicate and socialize. Babies understand and listen, so talk to them and teach them to talk.

10

Help your child write out their valentines. Put a personal touch on them like a stamp or a sticker.

11

Learn how to say HELLO in sign language. Here is the letter E

12

Bake some heart shaped cookies and share them with schoolmates.

15

Clean out your closets and give to those in need.

16

Have the kids help shovel the snow. Have some hot chocolate with your kids afterward.

17

Relax and read a book tonight. Read to your children too.

18

Learning sign language continued. Here is the letter L.

19

Send your kids to a free site where they can learn how to draw cartoons.

www.how-to-draw-cartoons-online.com

22

Make sure you as a parent are follow through on discipline. Don't send your kids mixed messages by giving in. Teach them responsibility.

23

Help your child rearrange their bedroom. Try and change it without costing anything. Make a pillow from an old blanket, move the furniture or change the knickknacks around. Give your child the freedom to make choices about their special place.

24

Eat lots of oranges while they are in season. The are a good dose of vitamin C and they taste great. Remember if your kids see you eating healthy they will want to too.

25

Here is the last letter in HELLO. The letter O. Now put them all together and say HELLO.

Its always fun to learn something new. Keep your adult mind active and teaches your children something new too.