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To ask what you’re going to do for your child(ren) for Valentine’s Day?

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mumofoneAloneandwell · 11/02/2026 19:48

I might take dd to the cinema to see and then to Nando’s and to a bakery for a cupcake. Will need to find a flower shop to buy her one red rose

I hate that it’s on a Saturday, I really don’t wanna see young teens out on dates while I’m chronically single 😂

will you do anything? No judgement if not, it’s just me and dd so I like to do this stuff

plus, when someone’s son decides to take her out when she’s older, she won’t be thrilled by literally the bare minimum!!

edit to see either Gaby’s dolls house, zootropolis 2 or The Goat (kids cartoon) - not sure which 🤷‍♀️

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edwinbear · 11/02/2026 21:42

We don’t ‘do’ Valentines Day, but I’ll be going to have a look at the M&S Valentines meal deal thing and getting that for the 4 of us for dinner!

SouthLondonMum22 · 11/02/2026 21:41

They will get some little chocolates. Nothing major.

Plovx · 11/02/2026 21:41

KatyaKat · 11/02/2026 19:50

Eh? Why would you do something for your kids for Valentine's day?

I should think some older kids would appreciate a gesture if they feel crap about having no bf/gf/valentines cards etc.

some young kids will just enjoy pink or read hearts as sweets/chocs or whatever.

mine are older teens. Ds has eaten what I bought him (heart shaped box of guylian (sp?) and dd
is having a hoodie to match some bottoms she has and an iced biscuit.

neither has a bf/gf so im making it a bit less shit of a day for them

ultracynic · 11/02/2026 21:41

My mum always got us a chocolate heart and after I left home she sent one through the post every year until I got married. Now I get my kids chocolate hearts (but prob won’t bother posting them when the time comes, as the stamps will cost more than the chocolate)

AnonAnonmystery · 11/02/2026 21:39

OhDear111 · 11/02/2026 21:35

Nothing. I like them to give me something on mothering Sunday. Valentine’s Day is about romantic love. Not family love.

100%

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 11/02/2026 21:39

CharlotteSometimeslikesanafternoonnap · 11/02/2026 19:53

Nothing because that's weird. My ex mil used to send my then husband valentine's day cards - it's really fucking weird. And yes, she was doing it 30 years ago, so it's not new - but it's still fucking weird.

That is weird. And incredibly cringe.
But the OPs DD is a child and I think there's something innocent and lovely about what they've got planned. And it doesn't sound like she plans to still be doing it in twenty years time.

DurhamDurham · 11/02/2026 21:39

I got home from work to see some Valentines treats in the fridge. Apparently they’re for our granddaughter when we have her at the weekend 😆
She will absolutely love it and probably draw us both a card. I think it’s lovely to have celebrations, some people will say it’s weird but if that's how their mind works no point trying to convince them otherwise.

To ask what you’re going to do for your child(ren) for Valentine’s Day?
mrbeanthesecond · 11/02/2026 21:39

We will be doing the usual Saturday endless sporting activities but I’ve got dd a little card and a little soft toy that says something twee on it like ‘you are my little gem’. Might let her pick something nice for dessert. My own mother used to do something similar when I was a kid.

It’s not harming anyone and as pp said, it will make a miserable and no doubt wet, February feel a bit brighter! I do firmly draw the line at Christmas Eve/boo/easter baskets though.

AnonAnonmystery · 11/02/2026 21:39

I’m going to do some baking with my step dc - both my dc are older and not around . I find it a bit wierd doing things with kids for Valentines tbh but they seem to have that tradition so am embracing it as it involves cake! Will be getting some heart icing bits tomorrow :)

tinyspiny · 11/02/2026 21:38

Valentine’s Day is for couples / people romantically involved not children

Newbie8918 · 11/02/2026 21:38

Burntt · 11/02/2026 21:28

My dd said she was going to make me a valentines gift. I said I’d love any gift she makes me but I’d like it just as a “I love you mummy” type gift not for valentines because valentines is for romantic love which is not an appropriate celebration for young children. Maybe I’m ott buy it bothers me

You made it weird. Valentine’s Day can be about ‘love’ in general.

Sally2791 · 11/02/2026 21:38

Tiddly squat

AgnesMcDoo · 11/02/2026 21:37

When did this become a thing?

Londonrach1 · 11/02/2026 21:36

Nothing. Sorry did I miss something. It's for couples.

MovedlikeHarlowinMonteCarlo · 11/02/2026 21:35

Burntt · 11/02/2026 21:28

My dd said she was going to make me a valentines gift. I said I’d love any gift she makes me but I’d like it just as a “I love you mummy” type gift not for valentines because valentines is for romantic love which is not an appropriate celebration for young children. Maybe I’m ott buy it bothers me

Way to take the fun out of it for her.

OhDear111 · 11/02/2026 21:35

Nothing. I like them to give me something on mothering Sunday. Valentine’s Day is about romantic love. Not family love.

CompetitionMyArse · 11/02/2026 21:35

What?! Is this a thing now?

JaneVtwaddle · 11/02/2026 21:35

Death cancer war Putin ,israel /Gaza / stabbings / political turmoil / on and on...
.

Yes we do a teeny thing for our girls on a a dark wet February day that cheers us all.
Oh and our Xmas decs are still up

HoobleDooble · 11/02/2026 21:34

I usually get DS a card and chocolate orange from the cat. Just so he doesn't feel left out 😁

Breadcat24 · 11/02/2026 21:34

my father started sending me anonymous valentine cards it made me feel a bit queasy
Obvious handwriting
Missed my brthday though and Christmas
suspect he was being a bit of a stirrer.

No it is not normal to do valentines with your children

B1anche · 11/02/2026 21:33

Burntt · 11/02/2026 21:28

My dd said she was going to make me a valentines gift. I said I’d love any gift she makes me but I’d like it just as a “I love you mummy” type gift not for valentines because valentines is for romantic love which is not an appropriate celebration for young children. Maybe I’m ott buy it bothers me

Now that really is weird.

JaneVtwaddle · 11/02/2026 21:33

We get our girls some flowers and chocs

Empress13 · 11/02/2026 21:29

over50andfab · 11/02/2026 21:22

I was going to add Baggy Trousers, but to make it more relevant to the topic - It Must Be Love

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Burntt · 11/02/2026 21:28

My dd said she was going to make me a valentines gift. I said I’d love any gift she makes me but I’d like it just as a “I love you mummy” type gift not for valentines because valentines is for romantic love which is not an appropriate celebration for young children. Maybe I’m ott buy it bothers me

CharlieEffie · 11/02/2026 21:27

LaMarschallin · 11/02/2026 19:56

This is another of those things that would seem really strange if it was a father doing something like this for his daughter on Valentine's Day, imo.

Strong disagree