I love you – words that seem effortless for some to say are impossible for others. Why is that so? One reason may be that those who are comfortable saying these three words heard them when they were children and those who did not hear them are uncomfortable saying them to their children. The words “I love you” have so much meaning and importance that those who missed hearing them as a child find saying them to their own child awkward and difficult. It is understandable how one would find it hard to express these heart felt words. Keep in mind that allowing yourself to say these words are like overcoming any fear – once you do it you realize how easy it was and how good you feel for doing it. Telling your child “I love you” opens new doors of communication that might have otherwise stayed closed. Be willing to open the first door and all the others will fall open just by saying what is in your heart – “I love you”. Children need and want to know that they are loved more than any other thing in their life. It cost nothing to say “I love you” and has more value than anything that money can buy. Tell your child “I love you” and you will be rewarded with the greatest gift a child can give a parent – the words “I love you too”. For more information www.sheilaaronbooks.com.