Denton County Living Well Magazine September/October 2016 | Page 47

them with security, value, and the feeling of importance.
A great book entitled, The 5 Love Languages of Children,
by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell, illustrates the five
ways to speak the language of love to your child:
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Physical Touch,
Words of Affirmation
Quality Time
Gifts
Acts of Service

Here are
some examples:

Physical Touch – if your child
loves to hold your hand, sit in
your lap, or get hugs and kisses
from you, this indicates they feel
love with physical t ouch.
Words of Affirmation – you will
most likely easily recognize this
love language if your child enjoys hearing your compliments
on their drawings, projects, or
most anything they accomplish.
They feel most loved by your affirming words.
Quality Time – if your child
prefers to play with you, follow
you around, or play with other
children, this indicates that spending quality time with them makes
them feel most loved. They prefer
interaction rather than playing
alone.
Gifts – this category can be a bit

tricky…what child does not enjoy toys or presents? None
that I know of! For some children, giving them gifts is their
primary love language. You will know this as your child’s
primary love language if they enjoy drawing pictures to
give you, making small art projects for you, writing you
cards, or wanting to buy you something when they have
the chance.
Acts of Service – this love language is expressed if your
child loves for you to help make their bed, clean their room,
help with homework, cook their favorite meal, or proof
read a paper they have written for school.

A solid family foundation can only
be established when both mother
and father demonstrate love

and respect for each
other.
Your child most likely has one primary and a secondary
love language. Pay attention to the ways they show you
love. How they show love to you is most likely the way they
enjoy being shown love.
A happy, healthy home begins with love and respect between husband and wife. Both consistency and agreement
of parenting style will provide a secure and loving foundation for your children. Knowing your child’s love language
and responding accordingly will augme