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Focus on the Family with Jim Daly

Simple Ways to Show Your Child Love

February 3, 2026

Matt and Lisa Jacobson share some simple and effective ideas for showing love to your kids. You may say the words “I love you” all the time, but do your kids know how much you LIKE them? Parents need to be intentional about spending time, showing affection, and respecting their children.

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Simple Ways to Show Your Child Love February 3, 2026
I’ve always enjoyed being a dad to my sons, Trent and Troy. They’re grown now, but since they were babies, I’ve been intentional about spending quality time with them and regularly saying, “I love you.” Every parent wants to give their child quality attention, but life always seems so busy, doesn’t it? We’re pulled in many directions and don’t always express love to our children as often as we should or in ways that resonate with them. Matt […]

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