Leave little notes in your child's lunchbox, it will make their day

I remember finding sweet notes my mom left in my school lunchbox every now and then. Initially I thought, "criiiinge..." but in retrospect, it really warmed my heart and was a kind gesture.

You do so much for your children, and they may be a little high maintenance at times, so a small heartfelt gesture every once in a while may be exactly what they need. Feeling appreciated and cared for does wonders.

Especially with the schooling year coming to an end and exams being in full swing, there's nothing like a little word of motivation from a loved one to keep your kids going.

Leave a little message with their lunch or a surprise note on the fridge or wherever they're likely to find it.

It's better to give handwritten notes as it adds a personal touch.

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Some positive affirmations for your kids

Here are some ideas for cute, positive message you could write to them:

1. I'm proud of you

2. You've got this

3. I have faith in you

4. You've worked so hard

5. I hope you have a wonderful day

6. You are strong

7. You are capable of such great things

8. Today is going to be an amazing day!

9. I believe in you

10. I love you

Naturally, you can add your own twist to it but these simple words hold a lot of weight and can transform a poor or even average day into a brilliant one.

A little more inspiration

Use the following images as inspiration to jazz up your notes!

If you're really not keen on writing notes or feel you have the worst handwriting, save these images and send them instead. Although it's not handwritten, the message is conveyed.  

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