From Classroom Valentines to Adolescent Love Notes: The Journey of Expressing Affection

Hey there, fellow nostalgia enthusiasts and romantics at heart! Cindy Manko here, inviting you to dive into the delightful world of love letters with me on today's episode.    Let's stroll down memory lane, back to the days of choosing the perfect Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle or Disney princess to adorn our classroom Valentine's Day cards, and fast-forward to the hormone-fueled hallways of middle school, where every note passed was a high-stakes emotional gamble.    Cindy even spills the beans on her own fifth-grade love debacle—a necklace that was too much, too soon. Whether you're a hopeless romantic or a skeptic who thinks love letters are relics of the past, this episode has something for everyone. We're unpacking the magic of pouring your heart out on paper and how those early expressions of love shape the way we show care to ourselves and others.    So grab your favorite stationery, and let's get ready to celebrate the art of affectionate correspondence and the joy it brings both sender and receiver. Tune in, share the love, and remember—sometimes the best things in life really are written in ink. RESOURCES FOR YOU, MOM:   The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko https://a.co/d/2YguEiH   Receive the weekly #SAVVYSENIORMOM tips: www.cindymanko.com/savvy-senior-mom-newsletter   CONNECT WITH CINDY: Instagram: @MankoCindy Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors: www.facebook.com/groups/savvyseniormoms/ Email: [email protected]   WHAT TO DO NEXT: Leave a review Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom