Love Lessons for Valentine's Day: Moms Talk

Valentine's Day is less than a week away.

In addition to any plans of your own such as a romantic dinner out or an evening in with a romantic movie and a box of , you may also be setting an example for your children.

Whether your son still believes that girls have cooties, your daughter has her first Disney Channel crush, or you have a teenager with their first true love, parents are seen as the guiding force in how children will see love and relationships.

Today, let's talk kids and love.

What do you hope your children learn about love from you? What messages are they getting from peers, media or other adults that you feel you have to counter?

Share what you wish boys knew about girls, and vice-versa. And what you wish you knew about love back when your puppy love days.

Joining us, as always, is our Moms Council you can't help but love.

 is a freelance reporter with Patch. Julie a longtime reporter and communications professional, is a first-time mom of a son born in 2010.

 works in public relations. She has a daughter, Amara. Monina is also a member of the Disney Moms Panel, one of 15 moms selected nationwide, advising people online about planning Disney vacations.

 is a mom of four children ages 6 and under with her husband, Bill. Their fourth child, Colette, arrived Jan. 10. Stephanie also works part-time.

 is a native of New Jersey. She is a marketing professional who has worked in advertising, market research, vending and equipment companies. She and her husband live in Avon with their two children.

 is a mom to a Girl Scout and lives in Avon.

 is the newest member of the  and past president of Avon Early Childhood PTA.

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