RECEIVING GIFTS 

Love you can hold.

WHAT IS RECEIVING GIFTS?

Some kids feel extra loved when they receive a thoughtful little gift. It’s not about “buying love” — it’s about saying, “I was thinking of you, so I brought you this.” The gift becomes a reminder of your love.

WHAT IT IS:

This love language uses meaningful objects — big or tiny — to communicate love.

Kid-friendly version:

A surprise that says, "I love you".

It’s the thought, not the price.

WHY IT MATTERS?

When we use this love language the healthy way, kids learn:

• Love can come in little packages

• Someone was thinking about me

• We can give, not just get

• Gifts can be made, not only bought

This is great for birthdays, holidays, and “just because” days.

GIFT IDEAS THAT AREN'T EXPENSIVE:

Simple gifts to give:

• A flower from the yard

• A handwritten note

• A printed coloring page you made just for them

• A sticker they love

• A favorite snack in a cute bag

• A little toy figure

• A bookmark for story-time

• A rock/shell/leaf from a walk together

• Kids can give too:

• Draw a picture for mom

• Make a bracelet for a sibling

• Pick a toy to give a friend

• Wrap up a “found” treasure

DO IT AT HOME:

• Just-because bag: once a month, give a surprise bag with 2–3 tiny things.

• Love mailbox: leave notes/gifts for each other in a box.

• Gift-making day: make cards for family/teachers.

• Memory gifts: give something that reminds them of a special day.

• Gift it forward: teach kids to give to others too.

Receiving gifts reminds kids: “You were on my mind.”

Let’s raise the love vibration in this world — one thoughtful gift at a time.