Let's face it, more and more of us aren't buying into Valentine's Day. "Galentine's Day" and "Single's Awareness Day" are practically trending on social media just as much as actual Valentine's Day!

But for many of our kids, Valentine's Day is still a day that they hope to get something special from their crush. Or maybe it's the day they hope to give something to their crush. Receiving a pile of "mystery" Valentine's cards on your desk is undeniably a highlight of elementary school.

That's why it can be devastating when things don't work out the way they hoped, and a holiday that's meant to celebrate one of (if not THE most) beautiful things in life, becomes one of the most hurtful days of their lives.

As much as some parents may try to avoid instilling the traditional expectations that come with Valentine's Day in their kids, the internet and social media make it nearly impossible for parents to totally have control over that (on that note, review the social media safety guide for kids).

That being said, if your child ended up having a bad Valentine's Day due to the sometimes frustrating expectations that come with it, here are a few tips on handling that:

1. Remind them that Valentine's Day can mean different things for different people.

2. Valentine's Day should not serve as a full picture for what someone is feeling. Sometimes it's too much pressure for people to want to participate.

3. Everyday, your child has more love in their world than they can probably be aware of. That alone, is more beautiful than a Valentine's Day card.

4. Valentine's Day doesn't have to focus on just "romantic" love, but rather love in the form of friendship, caring, and support.

If your child didn't get that special Valentine's from that special someone, help them see that it isn' the end of the world and is not a reflection of who they are as a person.

We all want to be loved and accepted for who we are, but sometimes Valentine's Day brings those insecurities to the surface and makes us feel more vulnerable than we were intending to feel. But that's no reason to not celebrate one of the best things in life...love. In any shape or form.