This year, I'm embracing Valentine's Day as an opportunity to empower my daughter by sharing well-chosen words with her to highlight her many wonderful qualities: On each day of February in the run up to 14th, I am adding a new heart to her bedroom mirror: each one, sporting another reason why I love her.

Things like:

‘You give great cuddles’

‘You ask great questions to help you understand’

‘You dance like nobody’s watching!’

Why not try something similar with your child? - it doesn’t have to be 14 days worth all in one go, it could be an encouraging note hidden inside their lunchbox to discover at school, a love-heart message on their pillow, a piece of their art work up celebrated by being stuck on the fridge or joyous photos of them on display in your home.