Posted on 12/17/2021
As you and your child grow in your emotional intelligence, one aspect of this process that your entire family may enjoy is studying one another's "love languages." Featured in books by Dr. Gary Chapman, the concept behind The 5 Love Languages™ books is quite simple, and yet it can have a profound impact on our interpersonal relationships. With psychology at its root, the main idea behind Chapman's books is that people give and receive love in different ways, depending on their personalities. As we learn to recognize these distinctions in ourselves and in those we love, we'll be better able to communicate love to them and feel relational closeness.
Introduction to the Love Languages
Who doesn't love an online quiz?! A simple way to introduce the concept of love languages within your family is to have each person take the online quiz and then plan a family night to discuss the results. The basic love languages are described by these terms: acts of service, physical touch, gifts, words of affirmation, and quality time. Depending on the ages of your children, perhaps you could even print out a list of the love languages and have each person in your family guess which love language is one another's primary way to express and receive love.
Additional kid-friendly resources geared toward helping your children understand these relational concepts include a downloadable game and a picture book called The Perfect Pet for Peyton.
Ideas for Further Study of Love Languages
Written specifically with children in mind, the book 5 Love Languages Of Children: The Secret To Loving Children Effectively can help parents apply the concepts with greater effectiveness in their relationships with their children. If you decide to read the book, you'll want to be sure to download the free study guide, as well. Even if you don't want to devote the time and energy to reading an entire book, though, you can glean a lot from the brief videos on Chapman's site, giving overviews of each of the 5 love languages.
Benefits of Understanding Love Languages
Growing in your understanding of love languages has the potential to greatly impact your child's self image and, as a result, resilience throughout life. It may well transform your family relationships overall; but it won't be limited to that. Developing this aspect of emotional intelligence can also help equip your child to impact the world around him in a positive way that few people know how. By growing in these skills and guiding your children in them, you're doing your part to change the world for the better!
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