Here is a brief description of each love
language:
Words of Affirmation
Words hold great power for a child
whose love language is words of
affirmation. Compliments such as
“You’re such a great sister!” or “You’re
such a wonderful kid!” go a long way
with the child who thrives on praise
and encouragement. Affirming words
hold the power to provide your child
with security and an inner sense of
worth.
Acts of Service
In the early stages of life, all children
needs acts of service because they
aren’t independent enough to do much
for themselves. But as they get older,
kids who seek to be loved through acts
of service want your help mending
their broken Lego not merely for the
sake of restoring order, but because
your sacrifice in helping them is their
primary love language. If your child’s
love language is acts of service, this
does not mean that you have to be at
their beck and call. But you should be
sensitive to how you respond to their
request. Even if you can’t attend to their
request at that moment, a thoughtful,
loving response can go a long way.
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