Pause and connect: How to celebrate Valentine’s Day as a family

February 14 is an ideal opportuntity for parents to connect with their children and let them know they are special. 

Aisling Murphy and Terry O'Donovan and their children Fiadh and Rían celebrating Valentine's Day. Picture: Denis Minihane.

February 14 is an ideal opportuntity for parents with connect with their children and let them know they are special, says Helen O’Callaghan

Fiadh O’Donovan’s just three years old, but she knows all about Valentine’s Day. She knows today’s the day. She’s been making cards with hearts and flowers at pre-school, and she knows Valentine’s is exciting because last year her dad, Terry, gave her a big bunch of pink roses.