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Parents leaving little notes of encouragement in their children’s lunch boxes have become well known today; but how about leaving love notes in the kids backpack. These notes can transform a child’s day and boost their self-esteem forever.

The notes can be as simple or detailed as you like. You can make them on post-its or on notepaper. They can be handwritten or typed and can include pictures if you wish. The important thing is that your child receives a regular affirmative note and he knows that he is truly cared for and loved and that is the real treasure.

The backpack note is a simple message placed in your child’s bag for him to discover during the day while you are apart. When you have to go away for a few days, you can continue this tradition by preparing the notes beforehand. Make it exciting by leaving instructions on when to open each note.

You can be creative and have fun with the notes by using color and illustrations. You can even surprise your child and give him a reminder of you by spraying a dash of your favorite perfume onto the note.

As a parent you are the most qualified person to know what to write on the note. Encourage your child in areas where he feels insecure. Make him laugh. Use family codes. Incorporate your child’s interests in the notes. You can never write too many notes of affirmation.

A daily note in a backpack seems like a small thing, yet it can have huge consequences. Even when your child acts nonchalant, it will never go unnoticed by him and he is likely to be disappointed if you stop placing the notes in his backpack. The notes could become sentimental mementos, but even if they are not kept, the message in your child’s heart will last forever.